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 loved being right in the heart of Europe. It allowed me to travel easily and learn about a culture I had not previously studied. I got a lot of exposure to the Czech culture by living in the heart of the city and wouldn't have done anything differently. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of confidence and the feeling that I can cope with any situation. I felt for the first time that I understood a completely different way of looking at the world still entirely consistent with itself. I learned a lot of language. I realized how much where you grow up irrevocably shapes the way you look at the world..."
Amy S Middlebury College
"I gained confidence in living a city life from finding an apartment to navigating public transportation. I learned how to assimilate into a new place as much as possible and how to communicate better with people from different cultures or in different languages. I learned that I love Madrid -- definitely worthwhile! "
A student Middlebury College
"My Spanish improved and I was able to get immersed in the culture."
A student Middlebury College
"A more cosmopolitan view of the world and a third person view of what america is really like/seen as."
A student Middlebury College
"It was the most amazing 4 months of my entire life. I was truly able to live in a different country and experience a different way of life. This forced and allowed me to grow into a much stronger, independent, and cultured individual. I learned an incredibly deal about myself and can't wait to do something like this again. "
Charlotte H Middlebury College
"I learned so much on this program it is hard to quantify or qualify it. A very incomplete list of things that I learned about on this program: Mexican social movements, Mexican history, Mexican culture, identity politics, Marxist politics, how to organize, labor organizing, rural organizing efforts in Mexico, urban organizing ef..."
A student Middlebury College
"It was a meaningful experience. Having lived in Germany for 8 years, I was able to easily adapt to the environment and make new friends with the locals."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that traveling and experiencing other places in the world is a priceless experience that everyone should try and do and it helps one become educated beyond the classroom to have experiences such as these. "
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worth while. I gained amazing new friends, an appreciation and understanding of Tanzanian culture, Swahili skills, and an amazing independent study project that I will most likely turn into a thesis. "
austin n Middlebury College
"absolutely. so much more independent. learned how to loosen up and have fun. great break from middlebury programs which force immersion down your throat (according to friends). i just enjoy life more and am a lot happier as a person after the experience. "
Liza W Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the fall of communism and Central European history including its role in WWII, which is fascinating. I also somewhat learned the language and became more familiar with Czech literature."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes ! Very worthwhile! I learned how to be much more independent and easy going! I am much more culturally aware. I had never really traveled before this and it has opened my eyes. I will definitely be traveling more in the future! "
Sarah S Middlebury College
"Learned more about myself than about academics, that's for sure. It was the most worthwhile experience I've ever had in my 21 years on this planet."
A student Middlebury College
"I became more confident in my abilities to achieve what I had set out to achieve. This experience was way more than worthwhile, I grew and matured in ways I hadn't even imagined and have come out a better person. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was very challenging socially which was definitely worthwhile."
Mattea Preece Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about Oxford as a town and university, and about both British museums and museums worldwide. Completely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"Academic and personal independence. So worthwhile. "
Minori Fryer Middlebury College
"I gained a new sense of independence and met so many new people. It was beyond worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"independence, confidence, travel experience"
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely worthwhile. I learned how to travel and how to acclimate to new places. I learned more about myself and how to make friends. I learned to be less focused on grades and more focused on important life experiences. "
A student Middlebury College
"More confidence/independence, better understanding of the local culture, "
A student Middlebury College
"Overall very worthwhile. I learned a lot about the city and the culture. I met some really great people. And I learned a lot about myself and how to be more independent. "
Skyler B Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and about Japan as a whole. I think it was valuable in shaping my future. "
A student Middlebury College
"Studying abroad has made me value alone time and trusting myself. A lot of time is still spent alone and you have to be okay with that. I did a lot of solo traveling which I am extremely grateful for. It strengthened my interpersonal skills as I went to many countries where I did not speak the language. Made me be less shy and m..."
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