Middlebury College
University Information
Each year more than 50% of the junior class at Middlebury studies abroad in more than 40 countries at more than 90 different programs and universities.
Mission Statement:
International Programs supports Middlebury’s mission to cultivate the intellectual, creative, physical, ethical, and social qualities essential for leadership in a rapidly changing global community. A student’s study abroad experience should be an integral and coherent part of his or her academic program at Middlebury, enhancing the on-campus curriculum and supporting a liberal arts education. To achieve these ends, Middlebury students study abroad on academically substantive programs that foster cultural and linguistic integration.
Middlebury Schools Abroad:
Middlebury has Schools Abroad at more than 40 universities in Argentina, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, China, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Morocco, Russia, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Uruguay.
Externally-Sponsored (Non-Middlebury) Programs:
Each year a significant number of Middlebury students study abroad on externally-sponsored programs (programs other than Middlebury Schools Abroad) in countries such as Australia, Botswana, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Kenya, Madagascar, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and more!
Important Dates and Deadlines
Middlebury Students Study Abroad Deadline: FEBRUARY 1 (to study abroad the following fall, spring, or academic year)
Visit http://www.middlebury.edu/international/sa for more information.
"The amount of self-confidence you gain from thriving in a totally different country is unparalleled. I feel like I grew a lot from these experiences."
A student Middlebury College
"My experience was very worthwhile. I noted the downfalls because I believe other students should have an idea of what they're getting themselves into, but none of the pitfalls were a huge problem for me. I enjoyed my classes, loved the country, and made amazing friends. I highly recommend a similar experience to other culturally..."
Sarah K Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile, but I would not have gone with middlebury."
A student Middlebury College
"Really got to experience life at Oxford—felt integrated into the student community"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to adapt and interact with the Athenian culture."
A student Middlebury College
"New perspective. Yes."
Sebastian A Middlebury College
"I gained independence and an increased sense of self in a very secure environment. I gained a heightened taste for exploration and going outside of my comfort zone. I made friends with people from all around the world. I got to learn for the sake of learning. It was absolutely worthwhile."
DISStudent Middlebury College
"I learned so much from my experience and made so many lifelong friendships (hopefully)! It was absolutely worthwhile- I think everyone should go to New Zealand."
alex s Middlebury College
"great cultural and educational experience"
A student Middlebury College
"100% would do it again. Best 4 months ever"
Jackson Bramley Middlebury College
"I really enjoyed my experience in Copenhagen. My host family was amazing, and I made some great friends at DIS, all of whom I keep in touch with. I learned a lot, and appreciated being able to take mostly design classes, some of which I would have not had the opportunity to take otherwise. Overall, studying abroad is an exciting..."
A student Middlebury College
"It was a fantastic experience that I wish I could do again. I learned a lot about living independently and making my own choices. I absolutely loved living in a foreign country and trying to figure out ways to communicate despite the obvious language barrier although most Czech people speak English."
A student Middlebury College
"definitely"
A student Middlebury College
"I became a much better writer and researcher during my time abroad, learned about English history, literature and culture and gained valuable culture understandings of the U.K."
A student Middlebury College
"Saw three countries in three months (as well as time spent in California at the start of the program) and learned so much about how the world works. The countries we visited each had their own unique perks and we saw and learned a lot. Not the easiest program in the world just in terms of physical, mental and emotional strain,..."
danny.nigh.9 Middlebury College
"Truly eye opening experience. Traveling around europe and making close friends is something I highly recommend. Could not have had a better experience on this program."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about a new lifestyle."
A student Middlebury College
"It would do this program a hundred times again. During my stay in Copenhagen, I was able to travel with friends to Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Holland, Finland!, Portugal, and Belgium. I learned more about Europe, living in a welfare state, architecture, and making foreign friends for a lifetime than I could have ever..."
A student Middlebury College
"It was my home country, so this question is not really relevant to me. However it was good to be with my parents and girlfriend, and work and study at the same time."
A student Middlebury College
"Beers are cheaper abroad"
A student Middlebury College
"Oh my god. I can't answer this question in just one box. You'll have to contact me and we can hash out stories. I refuse to abbreviate all of these life shaping experiences into one teeny tiny box. No, thank you. "
Jessica F Middlebury College
"learned a ton about myself and the world"
A student Middlebury College
"This program was incredible. In addition to gaining extensive knowledge about Buddhism, I gained so much insight into myself, my beliefs, and the way that I think about the world. "
Jonah H Middlebury College
"Learned so much about myself and life. Absolutely life changing in a positive way."
Wil H Middlebury College
"It made me realize I want to have a international career - 100% worthwhile. Really gave a whole new dimension to my life. "
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