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 learned that I love living in a city. I also had an amazing volunteering experience working for a charity that visits homes for the elderly with dementia. "
Elise C Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and how to live on my own. I learned that traveling can be so hard but so much fun. My time abroad was so worthwhile!"
Clare Robinson Middlebury College
"Improved my language skills a lot and learned a lot about France. Definitely worthwhile."
Charles Hull Middlebury College
"It was a blast and a half"
Alexander W Middlebury College
"Independence of living in a global city and the opportunities to grow up academically and personally"
Yuexin Z Middlebury College
"I think I learned a lot about independence and living on my own in addition to academic requirements. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student 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 gained a new understanding of the different cultures that make up a good portion of the rest of the world. It was 100% worthwhile, might be the highlight of my college career. "
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile - challenged me to go outside of my comfort zone while still being very fun and enjoyable!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned confidence independence through living on my own and traveling. I learned to make new friends, both American and Danish. Overall I was very happy with my time in Copenhagen."
A student Middlebury College
"My time spent in my internship and classes were absolutely worth it. "
A student Middlebury College
"Learn a whole new perspective on life. Completely worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to navigate a foreign country and truly live on my own."
Eric Kapner Middlebury College
"I gained an understanding of a different world and met people in what I found to the nicest community I've ever been a part of. It was very light on academic rigor, which I enjoyed because I found the goal of my time there just to live and experience living in a completely different place. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to take a condensed course and how to study quickly and efficiently. This was a worthwhile skill. I also learned how a European culture is different from America."
A student Middlebury College
"Different cultures throughout Europe "
Kevin Maxwell Middlebury College
"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 improved my language skills immensely and developed invaluable relationships"
Simon B Middlebury College
"Fantasic education, some really cool opportunities to participate in activities that are very stereotypical of a very famous university, and a better understanding of how the US is viewed in the world. I also traveled a TON over the 6 week break, so that added a whole other dimension to the experience"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about adjusting to new experiences and stepping out of my comfort zone."
Elizabeth B Middlebury College
"Yes, I loved spending months in Prague, as the people are incredibly kind and interesting."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about Danish culture, and in turn, about American culture and their differences. The experience was certainly worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I was able to see firsthand the places I've studied and get a greater historical context for Classical Greece. I also learned about the history and turbulence of Athens from its first beginnings until today, and I've experienced the difficulties that a modern country is facing with an economic crisis. I've met amazing people and..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that it is very difficult to live abroad, even for somebody like myself who has traveled a lot, and is fairly comfortable in new surroundings. It was a very good experience, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. "
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. "
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