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 would recommend this program to someone who is interested in both immersing themselves in Argentine culture, while intensely engaging with academic material on Development and Integration in Latin America. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about my identity as Black American. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. My Spanish improved so much and I really became a part of the culture. The program certainly tested me emotionally and mentally but I had the resources from my program to support me. "
Alice Roberts Middlebury College
"Unique cultural experience, opportunities to travel, unique course offerings, amazing professors"
A student Middlebury College
"New perspectives, close Danish friends. It was very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Power and privilege was a big theme throughout the program. Being able to visit the national parks and live in Arusha as a student and a tourist gave me very different perspectives. It was a challenging experience but totally worthwhile. As a political science student I appreciated my time in Tanzania where I learned so much abo..."
A student Middlebury College
"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. I would highly recommend it to any student studying Arabic. My Arabic improved a lot during my time in Jordan, and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the language in an Arab country. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned more about Japanese language, and current issues in Japan. In my opinion, it was worthwhile, for sure."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned some of British culture and a greater perspective on America's place in the world. I learned how to handle myself alone in a city, how to balance legal drinking and pub culture with academics. I improved athletically by playing a sport at the University and regularly attending the University gym. I became more comforta..."
A student Middlebury College
"Prague is a fantastic city with access to Europe. Go!"
A student Middlebury College
"I can't quite explain what I gained without writing you a novel. I grew as a person and learned parts of who I am. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a ton about being independent and being able to do everything on my own. It was an incredible experience traveling around Europe and living in London on my own. I now feel much more confident in being able to do whatever I want after college."
dylan.hurwitz 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
"exploring and making friends outside of the program was invaluable in many ways"
A student Middlebury College
"It was the best thing I have ever done; it might be easier to enumerate what I didn't gain than what I did, and it's hard to express exactly how important this experience was to me in a short paragraph, but a few things that come immediately to mind are empathy, an opening up of my assumptions about the world, and a connection w..."
A student Middlebury College
"Much deeper understanding of the interactions between Africa and the US/europe on many levels (mainly environmental). Very worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a view of what it is like to live in a foreign country. Definitely worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"I greatly improved my French. I met some incredible friends. I learned about French culture, student life and the NGO world in a way I never would have if I did not complete this exchange. I gained independence and more confidence. "
A student Middlebury College
"I believe my Japanese fluency improved and I am more confident to talk in front of native speakers now. It was worthwhile in my opinion."
Yuki Lou Middlebury College
"Language skill, field work experience, and yes it was entirely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile and probably one of the most important experiences I'll have as an undergraduate and as a person. I have much more confidence after being in Buenos Aires for a semester because I had to push my comfort zone in order to adapt and thrive in this new setting with new people, and I learned a lot about my..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned more about myself and got to experience different cultures of different countries. It was very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Going to Budapest was one of the most meaningful experience I have had. I gained so much from being able to immerse myself in mathematics, as well as an appreciation for a culture and place distinct from anything I had experienced before. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that traveling the world and seeing other places is crucial in life. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained lovely friends, a new appreciation for a part of the world I knew nothing about, a TON of geology know-how, and seven months of pure adrenaline and fantastic memories! Loved it!"
Cynthia C Middlebury College
