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. I learned about Danish design culture and the ideologies behind it. I learned about living in a city and interacting with many peers of differing backgrounds."
Matthew G Middlebury College
"I learned a ton about careers in Museum Studies, and about British culture and history. "
Roo Weed Middlebury College
"I think being forced to speak in a nonnative language pushed me outside my comfort zone, and it was very interesting to have history and other courses taught from the perspective of another country. I also made friends that I still keep in touch with"
Katherine Glew Middlebury College
"I both improved my Spanish a lot and getting away from college in the US for a semester really gave me time to get to know myself."
A student Middlebury College
"It was initially terrifying to live in such a big city in a foreign country, but I quickly fell in love with Berlin and the diverse, international atmosphere. I learned a great deal on the art of independence and I improved my language skills."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be more independent and how to be more confident of my French language skills. "
Meron Benti Middlebury College
"I gained the knowledge from the professors and tutors, the experience of living abroad for several months, and the feeling of a writing intensive course load."
Michael Lally Middlebury College
"I learned more about Japanese culture and also the life of Japanese people. I learned how to communicate with Japanese people under various circumstances. I furthered my knowledge on my major subject as well. "
A student Middlebury College
"This program showed me how to live a balanced life, and I found a passion for birds and fish! It was a once in a lifetime experience!"
Mikayla H Middlebury College
"I became fluent in Spanish and gained a new sense of my strength and independence."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot from an academic perspective, and gained a lot of confidence in my writing abilities. I also made really incredible friends whom I wouldn't have met otherwise."
A student Middlebury College
"Independence of living in a global city and the opportunities to grow up academically and personally"
Yuexin Z Middlebury College
"I learned so much about the importance of the humanities, community living, and the balance of work and leisure."
Timothy McGovern Middlebury College
"Personal Independence. Yes."
A student Middlebury College
"My language levels visibly/audibly improved, I made life-long friends, I learned how to navigate myself using public transportation, I learned about Japanese culture through various host family programs... it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of knowledge about Australian ecology and conservation, as well as information about the history and culture of Australia. It was worthwhile and I enjoyed the diverse array of activities we were able to participate in."
A student Middlebury College
"My French improved, I made new friends, and experienced another educational system. I learned a lot about how I learn and problem-solve. "
A student Middlebury College
"Had an awesome time! Learned so much outside of classes, Mainz is awesome city to be immersed in German culture, and found other students/communities to be super friendly and willing to speak German with me!"
A student Middlebury College
"It was so worth all the challenging aspects of the program. I grew so much as a learner and as a writer and my skills improved tenfold. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a new Czech family that I can go back and visit any time and newfound perspective that can only come from studying abroad. Very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about my study habits, and my abilities to learn independently, which I would not have learned at Middlebury. "
Dylan Salzman Middlebury College
"I learned how to be independent, how to navigate through unfamiliar places on my own."
A student Middlebury College
"There is no substitute for personal experience. The places you go, things you learn, and people you will meet will make it absolutely worthwhile. "
Student Middlebury College
"Arabic skills and learning from people with different lifestyles and values; worthwhile "
Rose Kelly Middlebury College
"I learned a new style of teaching and about the local culture"
A student Middlebury College
