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.
"Confidence in the language, an amazing second family, life long friends and travel companions, and an understanding of Chilean culture and public health."
Sayre W Middlebury College
"I travelled a lot while getting a great education in Economics. "
A student 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
"I learned so much about the importance of the humanities, community living, and the balance of work and leisure."
Timothy McGovern 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
"It was definitely worthwhile, I loved living in a foreign city. The academics were not particularly valuable but the experience as a whole was unbeatable. "
A student Middlebury College
"Language skills, cultural immersion -- very worthwhile! "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an appreciation as well as newfound perspective into Russian society and Russian culture that simply would not have been possible without spending the time I did in the way that I did in Moscow. I also gained a great deal of confidence from my Russian language skills, as I was able to complete an internship and particip..."
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
"language, new lifestyle"
A student Middlebury College
"Learned to be respobsible for myself and figure out how to solve issues. Living fully alone for first time so if something broke my responsibility to fix it. when i lost my key i had to call the locksmith myself and couldnt just call pub safe which was very worthwhile "
Margaret Burlock Middlebury College
"Personal Independence. Yes."
A student Middlebury College
"So much. Cant sum it up in one review haha."
Jake Madnick Middlebury College
"It was an incredibly worthwhile experience. I learned how to be independent and how to better balance my time between enjoying life and focusing on academics. I improved my Spanish skills as well. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to travel efficiently and be patient with other people during stressful times"
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely was worthwhile & would recommend to everyone"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the Australian culture and it was definitely worthwhile. I made so many friends, many of whom were American from different schools, who I would not have met otherwise. "
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, how to live on my own"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the history and culture of Central Europe. "
A student Middlebury College
"Spanish skills, independence and confidence while traveling"
A student Middlebury College
"SO much. The comparative aspect helped me to learn a lot about myself and the US."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about my culture and how the world looks at things in the East. It was worth seeing the other side of arguments."
A student Middlebury College
"-I significantly expanded my African network at ALU by connecting with students, professors, and entrepreneurs from all over the Continent. -I got to practice my French by speaking to Mauritian citizens every day. - I conducted research in political science and gained valuable insights about the quality of Mauritian demo..."
Sena Voncujovi Middlebury College
"It was great. Absolutely worthwhile. "
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