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.
"Different academic setting with good people "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of patience with the italian culture. The program was definitely worth while. "
Emily S Middlebury College
"Definitely improved my language skills, but didn't get to know many Spaniards other than my host family."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be more independent. I learned about different healthcare systems and cultures. And yes, it was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Deeper understandings of cultural divisions"
A student Middlebury College
"How to speak spanish better, was a good respite from middlebury. Definitely worthwhile to go abroad somewhere "
Olivia Collens Middlebury College
"How to travel better; a lot more about Geology. Yes. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was worth it. Academically it didn't compare to my home university, but lots of chance for personal growth, and it helped me go back to regular college not so burnt out."
A student Middlebury College
"A broader experience of the world and what it means to be "danish". Yes!"
A student Middlebury College
"Yes. I thought it was amazing, I had an amazing opportunity to learn about health care while also taking courses that broadened my artistic and social horizons. "
Francesca Napoli Middlebury College
"I learned Chinese, a lot about Chinese politics and society, and how to live successfully in a foreign city. I gained a lot. It was worthwhile, but I wish I put myself out there more."
Nathan Rose Middlebury College
"Mostly, I learned an entirely different culture than the one I grew up in. I understood how people grow up with different values, and how these values permeate their life choices like jobs and families to their social and political views. I also was lucky to experience the joys of traveling across Europe, and seeing important hi..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned an immense amount about the culture, and I found I really knew the city like the back of my hand upon leaving. I loved my classes and found it enlightening to see how European schools treat academics so differently."
A student Middlebury College
"Though it was quite expensive, it was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"The biggest things I learned were to be more independent (taking care of money, food, etc.) and to adapt to the new system of education."
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely worthwhile, I feel I really grew as a person. "
Paul Malloy Middlebury College
"Living in another country made me self-sufficient."
Jeremy Barovick Middlebury College
"Language, cultural perspective, friends"
Rose Adams Middlebury College
"Yes, very worthwhile "
Bridget Colliton Middlebury College
"SO worthwhile - i learned a lot about development and how complicated it is and actually learning that in a vietnamese context was super beneficial i also learned a lot about myself and became a more independent person"
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile because I have now seen a large portion of Morocco and feel like a have a good grasp on what the culture and people are like. I also think the program helped me overcome a number of previously held stereotypes. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to become more adventurous and try things that I never in a million years thought I would do, as well as see the world from a new perspective. I also gained work experience through my Middlebury internships. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned many things: I improved my language skills, took interesting classes, learned new cultural perspectives and value systems. The most important thing, however, were the friendships I made in Germany, as they are what has made Germany a home for me and are the reason why I will return."
Charlie Burditt Middlebury College
"I improved my language skills and my understanding of Russian culture, and learned what it's like to live abroad. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about different cultures and experienced various cultural events."
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