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 sense of independence, from cooking my own meals to being happy with eating alone. I learnt a lot about myself and thought it was a very worthwhile experience."
A student Middlebury College
"Better Spanish, increased cultural understanding, new political insight, independence "
Elijah Willig Middlebury College
"So much, independence, course work, cooking, traveling. worth it"
Pierce Fricke Middlebury College
"lots of friendships and independence! very worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"My spanish got much better and the cultural immersion made me think critically and expanded my horizons."
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"I learned how to be independent and travel on my own. It was not worthwhile at all. I did not enjoy my semester there and wish I didn't go. I think Middlebury has this culture where everyone is pushed to study abroad because "you will regret it if you don't" but honestly it's hard for me to believe everyone loves it that much. I..."
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"I learned how to live and learn in the most difficult circumstances in the world "
Daniel Krugman Middlebury College
"Absolutely worthwhile, great academic experience."
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"Learned how to live in a city."
A student Middlebury College
"Independence but was very lonely"
A student Middlebury College
"Best time of my life."
A student Middlebury College
"it was ok"
A student Middlebury College
"My language levels visibly/audibly improved, I made life-long friends, I learned how to navigate myself using public transportation, I learned about Japanese culture through various host family programs... it was definitely worthwhile."
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. "
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Eric Jeremiah Middlebury College
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Charles Lawrence Middlebury College
"it was worthwhile! I gained a lot of cultural understanding. "
Nate Eazor Middlebury College
"Yes, it was worthwhile. More than an academic challenge, it was a personal challenge. I learned a lot about myself. "
A student Middlebury College
"I enjoyed living in London. It was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"My biggest take away was learning how to live by myself and navigate a foreign city. I grew the most from having to budget and deal with not ideal situations. I learned very little academically. "
A student Middlebury College
"This program was a great intellectual experience. I learned a lot, and improved my written and oral argument skills significantly. The tutorial system as a really neat way to learn."
A student Middlebury College
"This experience taught me that I’m more resilient than I thought and that I can roll with many, many punches. It was transformative, but not in the ways I had expected or hoped for. I return with a newfound appreciation for the US and for Middlebury. "
A student Middlebury College
"Language and living in another country. Very worthwhile. "
Trevor Livingston Middlebury College
"I loved being in England. Also the academics really, really pushed me to a higher level."
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"I learned a lot about New Zealand culture and the landscape. It was a worthwhile experience to live in another country that isn't too culturally different, but allowed me to feel comfortable enough to make local friends and participate in local clubs. "
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