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 knowledge of New Zealand culture and geology. I also learned a lot about myself and what I am capable of and how much I can withstand. I learned I can support myself and live abroad successfully."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about the arctic, about post-Bachelor's education, about living in the arctic, and about how to take care of myself."
Vassily Zavoico Middlebury College
"I learned about myself most importantly."
Armon Smith Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about self-reliance and cooking. You have to adhere to a budget and you have to cook for yourself and likely others. The hikes and trips with limited phone reception was a ton of fun and you had to think on your feet a lot of the time. "
A student Middlebury College
"I loved my host family and got to experience their culture. I realize that a lot of my life in America is in a bubble of the northeast United States and after abroad I am excited to broaden my horizons "
A student Middlebury College
"Much more confidence in doing things on my own."
A student Middlebury College
"Gained a new perspective, very worthwhile "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot both in and outside of the classroom. Being in a foreign country where I didn't know the language taught me a lot about being independent."
A student Middlebury College
"I had the opportunity to work with some NGOs and governmental organisms, which I could never have had back here."
David P Middlebury College
"I learned all about the culture of Cape Town and the history behind an amazingly determined country."
A student Middlebury College
"A little Czech and a lot of fun"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained love and knowledge and real-life and academic experience I would not trade for anything. "
Jane A Middlebury College
"I learned how to travel on my own and navigate an entirely new place. I met incredible people along the way and grew immensely. "
Midd Student Middlebury College
"Being in Nottingham taught me to search for self-motivation, persistence, getting things done with little or no help from the university. Most importantly, I have established a social life outside of the university. I met fantastic people though my job and now I think I'm somewhat ready to leave Middlebury, knowing that I can ma..."
Vanda G Middlebury College
"Greater independence"
Michael Yang Middlebury College
"This time abroad was definitely worthwhile. I gained independence, experience navigating a bustling city, and the ability to connect with people from across the globe. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worth it and I wish I could have stayed for another semester. I learned more independence living in an apartment and how to make new friends in an unfamiliar setting. "
epack 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
"An intensified focus on learning and balance in all aspects of my life"
A student Middlebury College
"Super worthwhile, gained a lot of knowledge about Eastern Europe and also learned a lot about how I can be independent and navigate a foreign country. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about how to be independent and learn in a different style."
Akbarali A Middlebury College
"Being fully submerged in one of largest metropolitan cities in the world. The diversity was enriching and I grew as a person off-campus. I also experiences a completely different style of learning which made me appreciate my learning back home."
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
"Yes, due to the academics and the community that the program inspires. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a new perspective on how university works in other countries as well as an understanding of a different culture. Definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
