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.
"Arabic skills and learning from people with different lifestyles and values; worthwhile "
Rose Kelly Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the culture and actively made comparisons with the United States. Definitely worthwhile to gain a new perspective"
A student Middlebury College
"Learned about living on my own in an area that I was completely foreign too"
Tim G Middlebury College
"Not only did I gain close exposure to the Greek culture, I also had a great academic experience. The experiential learning I had with CYA was totally worthwhile."
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
"To live more like an adult To speak only French with very little English To take classes in a very un-American structure"
jonathan Middlebury College
"I lived in a city met new people and gained new perspectives"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the history and culture of Central Europe. "
A student Middlebury College
"Spanish skills, independence and confidence while traveling"
A student Middlebury College
"It was incredibly worthwhile, but the program in Irkutsk is best suited to a specific kind of person, and I don't think that aspect of it was particularly well advertised"
A student Middlebury College
"Gained so much independence, got to travel around the country and other places in Europe, learned to bike like the Dutch"
A student Middlebury College
"The world is very big and different than I imagined!"
A student Middlebury College
"Language improvements and friends"
Julie Huynh Middlebury College
"I learned so much while being abroad: how to live independently, how to shed judgment and prejudice, how to live in the moment. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Language, cultural, self knowledge"
A student Middlebury College
"Learned about Greece and history and it was absolutely worthwhile. "
Jake Turtel Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and how I function on my own, alone in another country. I learned to cook a lot of new dishes, and how important it is to reach out to people when you arrive in a new city with very few contacts. I reinforced my love for the mountains (the Alps are 45 minutes away by train). I learned how to turn tow..."
A student Middlebury College
"A lot about climate justice movements and indigenous climate activism."
Samuel Alexander Middlebury College
"I learned mostly about independence and being less judge mental about cultures and customs... And that the smallest of habits can make someone who they are or a culture the way it is. It was definitely worthwhile. I want to encourage everybody to go abroad. "
A student Middlebury College
"Seeing as SIT does so much traveling, I was really able to see other parts of the country in a way that I didn't with my previous study abroad program. It left me wanting to see even more of Morocco and explore these on my own next time. "
A student Middlebury College
"I experienced a very different learning style, where students are expected to be independent learners. I was challenged by it, but it also helped me hone my essay-writing skills. I think my semester was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"The Oxford tutorial system treats students like adults. At first it can be challenging to acclimate to the independence and self-discipline of managing your time, and meeting the demanding tutorial system. However, this program and the highly qualified tutors leave you with stronger researching, arguing, and writing skills that ..."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained friends who I will never forget and a new approach on social outlook. I learned that it is quite easy to live abroad. With a different university assessment system, more exploration of the city in which one lives is possible."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes it was worth while. I learned how to live off of myself (except financially) and definitely grew as a person. "
miller.steinle Middlebury College
"India is one of the most spectacular countries on Earth and it is absolutely worth studying abroad there!"
A student Middlebury College
