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.
"It was definitely worth while. I learned about myself, improved my Spanish, and loved the city. "
Ginger Adams Middlebury College
"The intensive design experience was a perfect technical supplement to my liberal arts undergraduate education."
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"no regrets"
Benjamin Michel Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about my identity as Black American. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot from being immersed in a culture that is so different from mine and gained a deeper understanding of my material through experiential learning. I also learned a lot about the implications of research through my ISP and learned a lot about myself through the independence of this project. "
Caroline Daley Middlebury College
"Improved ability to sustain lots of unstructured work"
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"Experience was worthwhile, but like many others, I wish I broke away from Middlebury students a bit more"
A student Middlebury College
"Lot of great real world experience."
Michael Chirico Middlebury College
"I was able to gain navigate as a HBCU student in the AUC."
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"Gained an international perspective of people in general, french language skills. Definitely worthwhile"
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"New perspectives, close Danish friends. It was very worthwhile."
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"The culture, and it was worth it"
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"This experience was fantastic and I would not want to miss it. It was in many ways completely different from my home university, which is an aspect I truly enjoyed."
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"I fell in love with Sweden and learned a lot about Europe in general, but also gained a new appreciation for home sweet home (the USA)! My time abroad was totally worthwhile. "
Olivia F Middlebury College
"I learned how to ask better questions, think very critically, and seek better answers. I became more flexible, more resilient, and more open-minded. IHP taught me so much about four different urban environments but also showed me how little I know and made me excited to go out into the world, pursue my passions, and learn more. "
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"Unique cultural experience, opportunities to travel, unique course offerings, amazing professors"
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"I gained a lot of experience just simply living in a city. I had never lived in a city or in an apartment on my own/with students my age so cooking, navigating, being safe was all a new and great experience. Also, traveling on my own and so often was also a great life experience. "
Molly Freeman Middlebury College
"Living in a city on my own, living with other roommates, independence in travel, discovering a new place - yes!"
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"I learned what other parts of the world are like and got invaluable experiences. "
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"I can't quite explain what I gained without writing you a novel. I grew as a person and learned parts of who I am. "
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"Absolutely worthwhile. I learned a lot about Danish culture and I look forward to returning one day. "
A student Middlebury College
"Extremely worthwhile. I learned a lot."
Jeff Holland Middlebury College
"I learned to be self reliant."
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"A completely new way of looking at difference and tolerance for other ways of living life. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Madeline B Middlebury College
"Learned about being self dependent, learned about other peer's academic programs in the US"
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