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.
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"I learned how to support myself and interact with strangers. You will grow a bunch if you study abroad and will meet some of your best friends."
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"My year abroad expanded my world literarily, literally, and personally. It was more than worthwhile. "
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"It was absolutely worthwhile. To sum it up in one word, I gained perspective. "
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"I learned how to speak Norwegian and had an amazing time exploring the country. It was absolutely worthwhile and I will actually be living in Oslo for the next year because I had such a good time!"
Emily S Middlebury College
"Academically it was extremely valuable. The people at Lincoln are great, and I look forward to going back as soon as I can. It is a great experience which I highly recommend. "
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"It was awesome meeting and traveling with local and study abroad students. The New Zealand landscape is beautiful, and I am so fortunate that I had time to explore. "
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"I saw and experienced so much of New Zealand and its culture, and I expect some of the things that I learned will stay with me for the rest of my life."
Cole Hilscher Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile"
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"Independent living within a new nation and among new people!"
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"The independence made me take responsibility for every aspect of my daily life and work, which helped me understand what I really find important. It was worthwhile, not only because I felt like I got a taste of grad school, but because I met people who were willing to dive into conversations about the nature of life, art, and pu..."
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"Gained living under a roof with friends. Better understood how to learn productively. And how to make time for the important things."
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"I learned how to be more independent and a critical thinker."
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"I learned how to relax and work at the same time, be more generous, and all about Australian culture. "
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"Independence. Very worthwhile."
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"Gained a better world perspective, absolutely "
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"I gained an international perspective on a country with a welfare state. "
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"Learned a lot of engineering, which is why I did the program in the first place. The Thayer School of Engineering has amazing facilites, great people working there as well as students. The program was definitely worth while."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about people's perspectives from far away. It was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"YES!!! I gained a lot more confidence in my abilities to do things on my own and to live in a place that is totally foreign to me. I loved the chance to make new friends, explore a new country,and speak a new language. My eyes have been more opened to the wealth of experiences in the world. I am now more interested in a caree..."
Olivia B Middlebury College
"I learned that it's important to strike a balance between taking advantage of every travel/party/adventure moment while abroad and also making sustainably and mindfully. If you dedicate yourself to the language pledge, you won't regret it!"
Katherine Mayopoulos Middlebury College
"Definitely. Talking about my study abroad experience with other people who went abroad confirms my belief that I had the best and most rewarding experience. "
Avery S Middlebury College
"I could not even begin to sum up what I learned. I never believed that my mind could be challenged like it would be in Ghana. I was taught about myself through others. For me, it was a revolutionary experience that I want to keep all to myself because I cannot begin to explain it so other people could understand. "
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"Amazing adventures with the boys"
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"It was truly worthwhile. I took great classes and learned a lot. I made friends and built cool projects. I was on a sports team and competed at a higher level than I ever thought I could."
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