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 gained new skill sets, friends, and confidence in my language abilities. "
A student Middlebury College
"Got to see many places I would never have seen otherwise"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about European culture. It was definitely worthwhile."
Matthew K Middlebury College
"I believe my Japanese fluency improved and I am more confident to talk in front of native speakers now. It was worthwhile in my opinion."
Yuki Lou Middlebury College
"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. I would highly recommend it to any student studying Arabic. My Arabic improved a lot during my time in Jordan, and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the language in an Arab country. "
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
"Yes, good to see another way of life and take time while you still have it to experience other cultures"
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
"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
"Cape Town is an amazing, beautiful, interesting place, especially if you have the opportunity to explore all parts of the city and learn about it's complicated political and social history. The classes I took at UCT really added to my understanding of South Africa as well as my experience in Cape Town but they were definitely de..."
Austin H Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile, I improved my language abilities and confidence when speaking and also became more knowledgeable about China's history and culture."
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
"My spanish got much better and the cultural immersion made me think critically and expanded my horizons."
A student Middlebury College
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Edmund M Middlebury College
"I gained independence and freedom. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of hard technical skills and learned more about myself. It was worthwhile for sure."
A student Middlebury College
"Not only improvement in language skills but also a lot of, if not more, personal growth which made it very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"yes very worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned the importance of trying new things in life, even if it makes you somewhat uncomfortable at first. I gained many close friends. Very worthwhile - could've stayed for a second semester."
A student Middlebury College
"I'd never been outside america before so the new perspective was very eye-opening. Worthwhile."
John Cattabiani Middlebury College
"Copenhagen is a great city to study abroad in and DIS is very well-run and worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Independence, appreciation of good academics"
Dan R Middlebury College
"Time management skills, budgeting, and I learned to cook! Totally worth it"
A student Middlebury College
"I made some good friends on a water polo team I joined. I also learned a lot about myself. It was definitely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"study individually and study from others, manage time, work under pressure, very worthy!"
Huanmin H Middlebury College
