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.
"A completely different view of how education works, and how people work. Completely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
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Edmund M Middlebury College
"I'd never been outside america before so the new perspective was very eye-opening. Worthwhile."
John Cattabiani Middlebury College
"Absolutely worthwhile. Learned to live independently, make big decisions all the time on my own. Learned to meet new people with different cultural norms and carry on conversation in a foreign language. Learned to take advantage of out of classroom learning and challenge myself."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot and became more independent as a person. It was my first time living in a foreign country without anyone that I knew. I was nervous to be alone at first but learned that if you submerge yourself in all that being abroad has to offer, you figure it out quickly!"
Lindsay W Middlebury College
"I learned more about myself and got to experience different cultures of different countries. It was very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. It felt great to be in a perfect size city, it allowed me to immerse myself in a new place, meet a ton of new people, and it gave me the break I needed from Middlebury to come back and enjoy my last year here. "
Lucy Middlebury College
"I came into Ireland thinking that it would be very similar to the United States, and I was blown away by how wrong I was. From superficial things such as the accents, the food, and driving on the "wrong" side of the road, to deeper cultural aspects such as strongly rooted traditions and the importance of family. Traveling to oth..."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of independence while I was away but also a greater appreciation for what I have at home. It was definitely a worthwhile experience, and I would highly recommend it. But it is what you make of it. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about myself, about this city, about how myself and others move and work in this space. I will be in tears upon my departure. Coming here was the best decision I've ever made in my life."
A student Middlebury College
"Feeling comfortable with feeling uncomfortable, learning to express myself in a foreign language"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a huge amount about ecology which has helped me direct my future career plans. Incredibly worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"Cape Town is an amazing, beautiful, interesting place, especially if you have the opportunity to explore all parts of the city and learn about it's complicated political and social history. The classes I took at UCT really added to my understanding of South Africa as well as my experience in Cape Town but they were definitely de..."
Austin H Middlebury College
"Experienced a new culture and gained a new sense of independence. "
Evan A Middlebury College
"Improved my language skills a lot and learned a lot about France. Definitely worthwhile."
Charles Hull Middlebury College
"Not only improvement in language skills but also a lot of, if not more, personal growth which made it very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be independent. It was a great learning experience. Though I was living with other students, I was essentially alone, without my parents or friends. I also learned how to travel on my own and be comfortable exploring a new place on my own. "
A student Middlebury College
"My spanish got much better and the cultural immersion made me think critically and expanded my horizons."
A student Middlebury College
"I am much more comfortable in my major now and realize that environmental studies is exactly what I want to do with my life. It was absolutely worthwhile. I made meaningful connections, both personal and professional, that I hope to utilize in the future as I navigate through the rest of school and into my future career."
Chloe H Middlebury College
"it was very hard but worthwhile. I did not learn only to speak a language or facts about a foreign country, I understood a completely different culture."
Mark J Middlebury College
"I learned how to navigate a foreign country and truly live on my own."
Eric Kapner Middlebury College
"I grew in countless ways. I learned so much out of the classroom. It was 100% worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"yes very worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"My writing skills have improved as well as my ability to explain my work. "
A student Middlebury College
"I was able to observe many different cultures and see some important landmarks/cities/countries that are emblematic to Europe as a whole. "
Yianni G Middlebury College
