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 confidence independence through living on my own and traveling. I learned to make new friends, both American and Danish. Overall I was very happy with my time in Copenhagen."
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"I gained a new Czech family that I can go back and visit any time and newfound perspective that can only come from studying abroad. Very worthwhile."
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"I gained a new understanding of the different cultures that make up a good portion of the rest of the world. It was 100% worthwhile, might be the highlight of my college career. "
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"Independence of living in a global city and the opportunities to grow up academically and personally"
Yuexin Z Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile, I learned a lot about the Australian culture and the traveling was absolutely amazing."
Alex P Middlebury College
"i learned a lot about privilege and poverty because perspective is shoved in your face whether you like it or not."
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"I learned a lot about my study habits, and my abilities to learn independently, which I would not have learned at Middlebury. "
Dylan Salzman Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the history and culture of Central Europe. "
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"I learned a lot about the culture and actively made comparisons with the United States. Definitely worthwhile to gain a new perspective"
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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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"I learned that I love living in a city. I also had an amazing volunteering experience working for a charity that visits homes for the elderly with dementia. "
Elise C Middlebury College
"An immense amount of personal growth. It was so worthwhile"
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"I learned about another culture, how to be an adult, and a lot about myself. It was worthwhile and I wish I had spent a year abroad."
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"A lot about climate justice movements and indigenous climate activism."
Samuel Alexander Middlebury College
"I was able to take classes abroad that I wouldn't have been able to at Middlebury. I also met a handful of people who I would never have met if it hadn't been for my time abroad, and I became much closer friends with another Middlebury student who was studying at the same university as I was. I would say just those friendships a..."
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"It was definitely worth while. I made many friends who I still chat with on facebook and was able to do the activities I do here at Midd. I liked seeing a new place and I wish I had spent more time out seeing things because there is so much to do in Edinburgh. I learned that I like Scotland and want to go back."
Richard L Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile"
Prottoy A Middlebury College
"Learned about Greece and history and it was absolutely worthwhile. "
Jake Turtel Middlebury College
"I learned how to exist in a different place other than Middlebury and be on my own. Definitely worth it!"
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"comfort in unfamiliar situations communication skills ability to live well with others going with the flow learning to get the most out of every experience"
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"I'm ready to graduate and get a job... school's a drag no matter where you are in the world."
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"I got the chance to travel and see a really cool part of the world."
phillip c Middlebury College
"Dartmouth has a very great engineering department, where you truly learn how to solve problems through various disciplines. It is hands-on, innovative and extremely rigorous. I met some great people and enjoyed the vibrant greek culture."
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"I got to learn about a foreign subject matter (the ocean, sailing, New Zealand) through the lenses of multiple disciplines in a totally hands-on , practical environment. Living aboard a ship was also a very valuable, once in a lifetime opportunity. I made friends that I had to lead, be led by, learn alongside, and rely on. This ..."
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