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.
"I learned a lot about being independent and prioritizing. Although I learned so me of this at Middlebury, living on your own in a foreign country really teaches you how to take care of yourself and manage your time/priorities. It was definitely worthwhile I learned a ton and I wish I could go back! "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a greater understanding of a different culture and got to live in a place that is different than where I have ever lived before"
Joseph Z Middlebury College
"It was entirely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I did not want to study abroad, and yet it was the best experience of my life. I really think it will help me in all facets of life. A lot of new perspectives. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was an eye opening experience. I understand what it means to take on more responsibility now. "
A student Middlebury College
"independence and access to a city, learning from a society that functions extremely well; very worthwhile"
Madeleine L Middlebury College
"so much about myself and the culture and my friends "
A student Middlebury College
"It was SO worthwhile. I learned so much about myself and gained a lot of perspective on the things that do and don't matter to me. However ironic, there is something very freeing about living minimally in a tiny bunk on a boat. You don't need much to be happy!! This trip was amazing because it made me readjust my values for the ..."
maggie.caputi Middlebury College
"Learned Independene and all about Central and Eastern Europe"
A student Middlebury College
"Was fun. Is good."
A student Middlebury College
"Gained a greater appreciation for what I have and the short time I have with it."
A student Middlebury College
"What I got out of this program cannot be simply expressed in words. Studying and living in Paris was great!"
A student Middlebury College
"It was worth my while in every way imaginable. I learned to be self-sufficient, how to live away from home, how to cook, how to travel by myself and really enjoy it. I learned to be happy while being alone and how to live in a city. I met people that gave me hope for my future and made me smile until my face hurt. I felt so much..."
Elise B Middlebury College
"Perspective. I definitely gained perspective more than anything else. Coming back to Middlebury I was excited about my education for the first time since my freshman semester and I was well rested enough to step back and prioritize the things that I need and/or want to do. I can't say that I had any particularly world shattering..."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned how to live in a city"
A student Middlebury College
"I loved being able to explore the South Island - it is unbelievably beautiful. The people I met along the way were great. Being at a larger university was also valuable. I felt that I was able to focus my time/attention on subject material that I was interested in."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about myself and so much about the joy of travel and the outdoors. "
Isabelle Tabah Middlebury College
"Independence and accountability"
A student Middlebury College
"It was so worthwhile! I never wanted to leave. I loved Edinburgh, the people were amazing, courses were good, and the whole abroad experience was so fun! "
Katherine Hughes Middlebury College
"I had a lot of valuable cultural experiences while traveling in Europe. It may not change a person's view on certain things but it opens up the opportunity for it. I learned more about what I want to do with my life and that I would be comfortable traveling with my job. It was so so worthwhile. It was an unbelievable semester an..."
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile, I learned so much in and out of the classroom "
A student Middlebury College
"I always ruled out Graduate School, but after spending 4 months studying at the University of Edinburgh I fully plan on going back to get my Masters there. As much as I missed Middlebury while abroad, my time in Edinburgh was the best time of my life. Academically, I think that Middlebury is much better suited for me as a studen..."
Zoe P Middlebury College
"Language skills, people skills, practical work-life skills, and the ability to write, think, and read in another language."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be completely independent in the way that I live. I also got to see much of the country and learn about a different culture. I also learned how to budget my time with six classes."
A student Middlebury College
"It was honestly a life changing experience. To be able to live on my own in a foreign country was so cool and a huge change from American university. I loved being able to travel every weekend. I highly recommend that anyone who can go abroad, does. "
Chloe N Middlebury College
