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 gained a new understanding of Spanish culture, which is completely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile! I gained a lot of confidence in myself and really grew in my independence. "
A student Middlebury College
"Extremely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about time management"
Yining Z Middlebury College
"I became a much better student and writer, much more confident and better at talking to strangers and making friends."
Camille Kellogg Middlebury College
"I learned how to adjust to life in a country where I didn't understand anything. It was definitely worth it"
Jaxon H Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile. I had incredible experiences traveling around Australia and learned a lot about sustainability, environmental action, Aboriginal culture, conducting research, and more."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be independent and so far it's been really helpful. "
A student Middlebury College
"What did I not learn? It was 1000% worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about who I am as a person. It was very worthwhile."
A student 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. "
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, my experience living alone in a foreign city was invaluable."
Andrew E Middlebury College
"I gained independence and a more cultured view. I could not have gained that while staying at home."
A student Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile, I learned a more beautiful way of life and a lot of how I build and maintain relationships. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to have fun and enjoy life. It taught me more about myself as a person than I could have ever learned at Middlebury College. The experience allowed me to step out of the stressful American lifestyle and into a fun, life-loving Australian paradise."
A student Middlebury College
"Gained a sense of perspective on life in the U.S., confidence traveling internationally, and great friends. "
Tommy Crowley Middlebury College
"This program trained to be truly insightful about who I am, and what my role is, within any team or community of which I am part. I will never learn the leadership and team instincts I got from SEA."
Natty S 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
"new perspective, more self-direction and confidence"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about independence and that i was capable of much more than i gave myself credit for. It was 100% worthwhile -- everyone with the opportunity to travel abroad should."
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile, I learned so much in and out of the classroom "
A student Middlebury College
"Learned a lot about independence, becoming comfortable not knowing the language spoken around you. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about Chilean culture and also about the Chilean health system. I also learned about the indigenous groups in Chile and about how their negative relationship with the country and resulting inequality"
Emily N Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my own and interact with people that have various pre-dispositions about me. It was more than worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a ton about Polynesia and the South Pacific generally, a region I was not familiar with before going abroad there. I definitely plan to return. I also picked up running which is awesome."
Aidan S Middlebury College
