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.
"worthwhile! "
A student Middlebury College
"For me it was so worthwhile because while I was familiar with Western Europe, I knew nothing about eastern Europe. I am also very interested in the transition from communist economies to a free market economy so I learned a great deal into that that I would not have been able to learn at Middlebury."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my complete own, half a world away from my family and friends. I also learned how to assimilate into a very different culture, and by doing so I learned a lot about myself as a person and what I like and don't like. It also gave me a chance to look at the United States from an outsider's perspective and ..."
Andrew Klarman Middlebury College
"I loved studying abroad in Australia and expanding my personal view on the world. Definitely a life changing experience that I would recommend to anyone. "
A student Middlebury College
"FRIENDS, PERSPECTIVE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, FAMILY, MOST WORTHWHILE THING IVE EVER DONE"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned more about my capacity as a student and my penchant for learning. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was certainly worthwhile. Aside from developed skills of independence and assimilation in a foreign culture, being abroad in Prague and traveling throughout central Europe opened my eyes to many different cultures, historical landmarks, and different countrys' deep rooted histories. Overall, both culturally and intellectual..."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned all about Prague and the Czech Republic, central location allowed me to travel all over."
A student Middlebury College
"I became much more independent and focused my interests. It was beyond worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"Flexibility! how to live with a group! knowledge of wildlife/conservation! "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about sustainable development and Costa Rica during my time there but it was also a great experience where I met a lot of great people and had a lot of great experiences that I will never forget."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, I learned independence, time management, and friendship. It was a school focused on English. I was able to figure out my thesis project based on the modernism class I took. "
Salena C Middlebury College
"The biggest thing I gained was fluency, I can quite confidently now describe myself as bilingual."
A student Middlebury College
"My acting skills have changed forever and my love of acting has only increased."
Juliette G Middlebury College
"I learned that it is surprisingly easy to adapt to a new culture and environment. The experience made me confident in my ability to live anywhere and be able to assimilate to my surroundings."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned many different countries cultures from traveling all over Europe. Extremely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"So worthwhile to leave your school"
A student Middlebury College
"Too much to say in words. I think everyone should take advantage of any opportunity they might have to go abroad. Interacting with so many different people from a variety of different backgrounds....jumping from city to city every other weekend...study Czech as a brand new language...meeting lifetime friends from all over the ..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much knowledge about places I never expected to ever visit."
Christopher Mombello Middlebury College
"I personally, culturally, and academically grew during my time abroad. I was given another perspective on life and was able to take myself out of my American context. I wish I was still abroad!"
A student Middlebury College
"international exposure, independence, and new perspective. Definitely worth it"
A student Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worth while. I learned about the culture, about relationships, other people, and most importantly, about myself. "
Grace W Middlebury College
"Paris is the best city on earth"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live independently in a new country while navigating an entirely different scholastic curriculum. This program is worthwhile; perhaps even life-changing."
A student Middlebury College
"I had a great time and I made lots of frirends"
A student Middlebury College