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.
"study individually and study from others, manage time, work under pressure, very worthy!"
Huanmin H Middlebury College
"-I learned about a new culture and society, which gave me perspective on where and how I live -I learned to be even more independent that I already was -I learned how to ask for help when needed -It was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Independence, appreciation of good academics"
Dan R Middlebury College
"Yes. I loved the opportunity to live independently and with a homestay in the small Icelandic fishing town of Isafjordur. It was wonderful immersing oneself in a local, tightly-knit community and learning a bit about Icelandic culture through experience. It is amazing to be able to live in Iceland and say you're not just a touri..."
Morgan Perlman Middlebury College
"Prague was an awesome break from Middlebury. I got to spend four months in an amazing city with an amazing group of friends, and I saw a ton of Europe while I was at it. I also learned how to live independently."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned about a different environment and what it is like to go to school at a large university."
Thilan T Middlebury College
"During my time abroad I learned how to be independent while also learning to make new friends who I wouldn't normally have on campus. My host family was the best part of my experience, and although it was a bit awkward in the beginning I looked forward to eating a meal with them everyday and practicing Italian. "
Alejandra Chavez Middlebury College
"My Arabic greatly improved, as did my understanding of Jordan and the region as a whole. "
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely. You don't go to Oxford to fool around or make lots of friends. You go to study. There is nowhere better in the world to do that than Oxford."
hzc234 Middlebury College
"Lots of friends, a new perspective on American influence abroad, a deep interest in the War on Drugs and its affects abroad, appreciation for Andean culture and concepts, and a deep understanding of the current Bolivian government and its policies. "
Lucia C Middlebury College
"I developed invaluable language skills and cultural understanding that only immersion can provide. Hard but worth it."
A student Middlebury College
"The overall experience was amazing. I was exposed to an entirely new schooling system and challenged in a way I have not though possible. I have been pushed out of my comfort zone and now I believe my comfort zone has grown. I have not been home in a long time and while it makes me miss and appreciate the things at home, I k..."
A student Middlebury College
"There are honestly too many things to type up. My biggest takeaway is that the world is wider than you can imagine, and that with a little effort and extroversion you can discover things and people that will undoubtedly teach you in ways that no school or institutional can. The experience was 100% worthwhile."
Naina Horning Middlebury College
"I gained a better understanding of myself, and how I am capable of living in a new place on my own. It was worthwhile, and while these are probably not the best four month of my life, they were definitely four months that I will never forget. "
A student Middlebury College
"My experience was absolutely worthwhile. I was given the opportunity to learn how to truly live on my own in a way that just moving away from home for college does not afford you. I came out of the experience feeling more independent and capable as an adult, and with a broader view of the world and a better understanding of what..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about German culture, city life, and being independent. It was very much worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Saw new places, new faves, tested my language, learned some things, had adventures"
Christian J Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about Danish culture, and in turn, about American culture and their differences. The experience was certainly worthwhile."
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 learned a lot about privilege and poverty because perspective is shoved in your face whether you like it or not."
A student Middlebury College
"The intensive design experience was a perfect technical supplement to my liberal arts undergraduate education."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a new style of teaching and about the local culture"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a broader world perspective and stronger Spanish and lifelong friendships. It was definitely worth while. "
Wynne Ebner Middlebury College
"I majorly improved my Spanish language skills and learned to drop fear of asking seemingly stupid or forward questions. The program was absolutely worthwhile. I also learned I was incredibly lucky to have not experienced intense daily sexism to the same extent that many of my peers (both local and foreign) experienced. "
A student Middlebury College
"I considered myself extremely independent before going abroad however being put in a place where there is a language barrier and cultural norms different than what I know forced me to become even more independent and pushed me outside of my comfort zone."
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