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.
"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
"I'd never been outside america before so the new perspective was very eye-opening. Worthwhile."
John Cattabiani 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 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
"Very worthwhile! "
Julian Lopez Middlebury College
"How to travel without planning, how to interact with vastly different cultures without knowing the language, how to stomach British food"
Sean Ledingham Middlebury College
"yes very worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Language skill, field work experience, and yes it was entirely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned the importance of trying new things in life, even if it makes you somewhat uncomfortable at first. I gained many close friends. Very worthwhile - could've stayed for a second semester."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained the ability to converse normally with native Spanish speakers, something I hadn't really been able to do before. I also learned a bit of "adulting" living on my own and basically fending for myself. "
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"My biggest gain would probably be the European Union module I took. I learned so much about European politics & history in a perspective that I never would've learned if I stayed in the States. I also became a member of the KCL Varsity Pole Dancing team, which was very rewarding for me. All my best friends I made through the t..."
Claudia Lu 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
"Learned more about people from different backgrounds"
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
"I gained understanding of what it means to live on your own in the real world and not pampered on a campus, what it means to budget your money and how it feels to not have any money. I learned how to make new friends when they come from very different places and not fall into the same old routine."
A student Middlebury College
"I got to travel and experience different cultures"
A student Middlebury College
"I loved my time in Sweden. Swedish culture is so interesting and I really learned how to take a break and surround myself with engaging people."
A student Middlebury College
"Spanish fluency, good friends, contextualizing systematic oppression of Mexican immigrants in the U.S., life-long memories and friendships."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned how to handle myself on my own in a new place. Absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, First of all, I learn a great deal of new stuff academically. I took many course that I could not take in my home college. Secondly, the culture experience was adventurous, the food, people, professor all very different from the US. I would say it was definitely worthwhile. "
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