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 German culture, city life, and being independent. It was very much worthwhile."
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"I learned so much about Danish culture, which was a great experience. It's great to see a different perspective of the world, and step outside of the mental and physical boundaries of the U.S. "
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"A lot about international culture and truly living in a city that is a melting pot. "
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"Very worthwhile. Learned about a new part of the world, and made lots of new friends "
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"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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"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. "
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"I lived in a city met new people and gained new perspectives"
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"I gained an understanding and frame of reference for how regular people live their lives in Kunming. Definitely worth it. "
Travis Wayne Sanderson Middlebury College
"I am very thankful for my experience abroad, everyone should go if they have the chance! Copenhagen is an incredible city, I just found the workload difficult as my priority was to travel. "
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"I learned how to live on my own in a completely new culture, which was definitely worthwhile, although I wouldn't say this is the best program for complete "cultural immersion"."
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"I gained a broader world perspective and stronger Spanish and lifelong friendships. It was definitely worth while. "
Wynne Ebner Middlebury College
"It was so worthwhile. It provides an opportunity to entertain diversity. Even for people who know already that the similarities and differences exist, they too get the chance to internalize it all in experience. It also gives students the chance to make connections with all kinds of new people and places, connections that may la..."
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"Got to see many places I would never have seen otherwise"
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"How to live on your own, without "Club Midd." Worthwhile for the traveling outside of Denmark alone. Of course, Denmark was pretty great too. It was very easy and enjoyable to live there. "
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"I learned that I am a much more capable student than I have previously given myself credit for. "
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"Independence"
Brandon G Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and about the culture of Denmark and the rest of Europe. It was extremely worthwhile. "
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"It helped me grow as a person. It was the first time I ever cooked for myself. And even though I have lived away from home for 5 years at that point, I felt a whole lot more independent. I learnt that libraries are hidden jewel mines waiting to be discovered. It was worth it for sure."
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"I learned a lot about filmmaking and collaboration, definitely very worth it. "
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"It was an incredible time, mostly for the people and the friendships. By the end of the program, I already felt at home. "
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"A broader experience of the world and what it means to be "danish". Yes!"
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"Improved my Spanish, gained more independence, great memories "
James Conboy 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
"It was worth it. Academically it didn't compare to my home university, but lots of chance for personal growth, and it helped me go back to regular college not so burnt out."
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"Portuguese improved a lot, i also became a lot more independent"
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