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 learned a lot about the culture, the independent life and about myself. Which I think as a student they are phases that are very important and shape one's transit to adulthood. I gained a larger scope of art history knowledge and yes it was definitely worthwhile. "
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"Part of my more holistic experience was experiencing the UK and getting a sense of what a country that was a former colonizer, which still keeps somewhat peaceful ties with its colonies, has grown from those times to now. As well as getting to explore avenues of education I might want to venture in within the country."
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"Self-awareness and friends."
zoe.kaslow Middlebury College
"So much exploring can be done, take advantage of the opportunities!"
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"Living on your own, and a lot about the country I was in"
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"I learned that I absolutely want to return to DC in the future to live and work. Furthermore, I realized that I probably want to go to law school at some point in the future. Therefore, it was absolutely worth it."
hall.mathew.9 Middlebury College
"The language pledge was challenging but incredibly rewarding. Because every moment of the day was lived in Chinese, every moment of the day was a chance to learn and grow. Since being back, I still think about my time in China almost every day. "
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"I became much more independent and learned how to better live on my own and in a city. Was SO worthwhile!"
Vivian C Middlebury College
"I gained amazing perspectives on culture, history, community, and privilege that I will hold on to forever. "
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"I learned a lot about my identity as Black American. "
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"Loved abroad. The program was fine, but Madrdid made it special."
Abigail Browngoehl Middlebury College
"I explored a lot."
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"I learned how to be more independent and how to be more confident of my French language skills. "
Meron Benti Middlebury College
"It was the best year. I grew a ton personally and am more independent and confident. I expanded my worldview and met so many people. It was amazing."
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"Improved my language skills a lot and learned a lot about France. Definitely worthwhile."
Charles Hull Middlebury College
"Travel and gaining cultural education is second to none."
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"I learned so much from the people I met throughout this semester. Every minute was worthwhile. I learned a lot from each of my classes about urban studies, local and global politics, planning trends, etc., but even more so about how the decisions that are made in high-level offices can and do impact the lived experiences of peop..."
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"It was so worthwhile. Do it. "
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"My Spanish skills greatly improved!"
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"Improved ability to sustain lots of unstructured work"
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"I developed invaluable language skills and cultural understanding that only immersion can provide. Hard but worth it."
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"Very worthwhile, learned not only about a new culture and a new way of life but got serious biological research experience under my belt."
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"I gained a view of what it is like to live in a foreign country. Definitely worthwhile!"
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"Made me self-reflect on my personal development, improve my Portuguese and gain a different worldview/perspective of the world. "
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"exploring and making friends outside of the program was invaluable in many ways"
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