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.
"Yes - India is an amazing, challenging, incredibly educational country. "
A student Middlebury College
"Japan is great! I improved my Japanese and even made some local friends. The food is good, but be careful with spending."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned the world is larger than the United States. "
A student Middlebury College
"Made me self-reflect on my personal development, improve my Portuguese and gain a different worldview/perspective of the world. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that I can work incredibly hard, and polo is the best sport ever. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a ton more independence and confidence in myself. I also learned a lot of new cultural information, gained a plethora of new skills (hard and soft), and acquired lifelong friends. Everything was immensely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that I really hate living in cities and that Chinese people do not really understand why I look Chinese but can't speak it fluently."
A student Middlebury College
"Language improvements and friends"
Julie Huynh Middlebury College
"i learned how to schedule and execute my own travel itineraries and how to live in an apartment and cook"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of Chinese. Worth it."
A student Middlebury College
"I got to travel in England."
A student Middlebury College
"I loved being abroad. I loved my host family, and keep in touch with them."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned what other parts of the world are like and got invaluable experiences. "
A student Middlebury College
"Hungarian culture, android mobile development, computer graphics, user interface design"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to be more social and independent "
Luna Rodriguez grieve Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about Chilean culture and was able to understand how I adapt to new, challenging situations. I was able to learn about myself and self-reflect during my time away from Midd."
Mia Grayson Middlebury College
"Besides my improvements in Spanish and my increased worldly knowledge, I learned a great deal about myself, making the experience extremely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and how much time I need alone. I also learned how to navigate a new city and use my street smarts to problem solve. I also met new people while traveling, and I learned the values and the excitement of traveling alone. It was all so worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"A stronger sense of independence, a different reason to love my major, good friends, a Danish family to visit, new cool sights that I saw. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a much more solid economic, cultural and political understanding of China. Learning about the Chinese lifestyle was mind-opening."
A student Middlebury College
"Solidified my control over Spanish, became more independent, saw some really cool places"
A student Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile, I fell in love with the city and made awesome friends. I really felt pretty immersed in the culture of the city and I was extremely excited for that. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself as well as French/European culture. It was absolutely worthwhile and I would do it again."
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile. Learned a lot about myself and how to live independently as well as meet new people."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an international perspective, and a greater humility. I also learned and connected with Irish history. It was definitely worth while!"
Daniel Gause Middlebury College
