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.
"Portuguese improved a lot, i also became a lot more independent"
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"language skills and cultural competency "
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"I learned a lot about filmmaking and collaboration, definitely very worth it. "
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"I gained an understanding and frame of reference for how regular people live their lives in Kunming. Definitely worth it. "
Travis Wayne Sanderson Middlebury College
"Lots of personal growth; many opportunities for professional exposure. The downside was the anthropology course were less research-based than most of my home institution."
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"I learned that I am a much more capable student than I have previously given myself credit for. "
A student Middlebury College
"to make friends, be in a new place, yes "
Katherine F Middlebury College
"I learned that traveling the world and seeing other places is crucial in life. "
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"Prague is a fantastic city with access to Europe. Go!"
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"Power and privilege was a big theme throughout the program. Being able to visit the national parks and live in Arusha as a student and a tourist gave me very different perspectives. It was a challenging experience but totally worthwhile. As a political science student I appreciated my time in Tanzania where I learned so much abo..."
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"During my time abroad I learned how to be independent while also learning to make new friends who I wouldn't normally have on campus. My host family was the best part of my experience, and although it was a bit awkward in the beginning I looked forward to eating a meal with them everyday and practicing Italian. "
Alejandra Chavez Middlebury College
"My experience was incredibly worthwhile. I gained cultural knowledge, strengthened my Spanish skills, and made friends with locals."
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"It was fantastic to meet people from different countries and cultures and to form relationships with these people. Definitely a worthwhile experience."
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"It was worthwhile - I gained very valuable language and cultural fluency skills. "
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"My Chinese got better and I gained a lot of confidence both in my Chinese ability and overall"
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"I learned that I want to live more closely with the land. It was definitely worthwhile and I hope to return."
Mara M 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."
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"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
"Yes"
Maria Celes Abragan Middlebury College
"I learned how to be very independent and I learned a lot about Irish culture. "
Corinne McGillicuddy Middlebury College
"I gained a better understanding of Chinese culture, Chinese language, and got to really know Chinese people on a deep level"
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"Danish/European perspectives "
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"I learned to deal with being the center of attention, and to deal with embarrassment, failing at silly little things. I also became so much more comfortable with talking to other people about myself. I found that my interest lies more with human lives than with the environment. I also saw how difficult and complex the problems f..."
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"It was worthwhile. I learned to move in a different city and to be more independent. "
Carmen Sanchez Cumming Middlebury College
"How to travel, and a lot about the current refugee situation in Europe"
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