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.
"Lot of great real world experience."
Michael Chirico Middlebury College
"Gained an international perspective of people in general, french language skills. Definitely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a huge sense of self-confidence -- I navigated living in another city for six months totally alone! Some coordinating was stressful, but I feel like I can take on anything after studying abroad in Sydney. It was so worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Improved my language skills a lot and learned a lot about France. Definitely worthwhile."
Charles Hull Middlebury College
"The culture, and it was worth it"
A student Middlebury College
"I continued to refine my ability to adjust to new cultures and locations around the world. This was a very worthwhile experience."
Grant Berman Middlebury College
"I learned to be responsible as a completely independent person. There is a lot of free time so you learn to be productive and find things to do without others forcing you to do things."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a new sense of understanding of Russian history, politics and contemporary culture."
A student Middlebury College
"Extremely worthwhile. I learned a lot."
Jeff Holland Middlebury College
"I learned so much about the history and culture of South Africa, while becoming more confident and adventurous as I explored it!"
A student Middlebury College
"yes"
Alexander Christopher Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself, and it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned what other parts of the world are like and got invaluable experiences. "
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely. I gained time spent in another country. I did a lot of yoga and saw a lot of places. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was a challenging experience in pretty much all aspects, but most definitely worthwhile! Not only did I learn more of the language, I also learned more about life in France and living in a different country in general. I think that the experiences I had have given me a new perspective on the world as well as a renewed sense o..."
A student Middlebury College
"I became more independent and feel that I have new perspectives on the world but also more specifically gained skills and knowledge for my major"
A student Middlebury College
"My language skills improved exponentially and I loved the independence I had to explore a city full of culture. It was very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Completely cemented my spanish skills and confidence that I can live abroad"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a tremendous love for a place which I now consider to be a second home of sorts. The most impactful moments for me were those spent outside of the classroom where I got to explore some of the most amazing urban and natural spaces on the planet. Sydney is just such a stunningly beautiful place it's hard to not fall in lo..."
Connor Pisano Middlebury College
"Yes it was worthwhile. Interesting to live in a different society for a while."
Benjamin Barrett Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile. I learned so much about my area of study, and also about living and traveling on my own, far away from home "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about how Americans are viewed on a global scale. So interesting to hear the Scandinavian's impressions of Americans."
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about my habits and how I live in an apartment in a city with my roommate. "
Gregory S Middlebury College
"Learned that life is expensive. Gained knowledge about how to be more independent. Worthwhile, but still very expensive. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot, met a lot of cool people, and had a lot of fun. Definitely worthwhile. "
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