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 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
"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
"I learned mostly about independence and being less judge mental about cultures and customs... And that the smallest of habits can make someone who they are or a culture the way it is. It was definitely worthwhile. I want to encourage everybody to go abroad. "
A student Middlebury College
"Trust in my ability to be OK in a foreign country"
Alexandra K Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and how I function on my own, alone in another country. I learned to cook a lot of new dishes, and how important it is to reach out to people when you arrive in a new city with very few contacts. I reinforced my love for the mountains (the Alps are 45 minutes away by train). I learned how to turn tow..."
A student Middlebury College
"So worthwhile! I learned so much and met a bunch of amazing people."
A student 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
"Attending a large university in a city was an experience completely different from Middlebury which was great. Learning how to navigate a city and an entirely new country was very eye opening for me. I enjoyed getting better at little things like cooking or mastering the public transportation system."
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
"Different academic setting with good people "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much while being abroad: how to live independently, how to shed judgment and prejudice, how to live in the moment. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I was able to observe many different cultures and see some important landmarks/cities/countries that are emblematic to Europe as a whole. "
Yianni G Middlebury College
"The world is very big and different than I imagined!"
A student Middlebury College
"Gained so much independence, got to travel around the country and other places in Europe, learned to bike like the Dutch"
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile"
Prottoy A Middlebury College
"It was so worthwhile, I had a really genuine local experience and met so many cool people. I spent most of my time speaking in Spanish and hanging out with Chileans."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned an incredible amount of independence a broader understanding of the world and a new culture. I loved immersing myself in the city I was in. It was absolutely worthwhile and I wish I could do it again. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about another culture, how to be an adult, and a lot about myself. It was worthwhile and I wish I had spent a year abroad."
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
"I grew a lot as an individual and my ability to do things on my own."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my own better,"
Will L Middlebury College
"Learned about living on my own in an area that I was completely foreign too"
Tim G 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
"I grew in countless ways. I learned so much out of the classroom. It was 100% worthwhile."
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
