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.
"Yes, and I learned how to be much more independent. "
A student Middlebury College
"I loved living in Denmark. I definitely see my home and life in the US from a different perspective after being abroad. I would love to do it again but would prefer a program with more integration."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot through different classes I wouldn't take at Middlebury, such as screenwriting in adaptation. I also learned a lot about myself, what kind of person I am becoming, what I want out of a school or town. I also learned more about myself in terms of how I adapt to Middlebury and how as an institution it has given me ..."
A student Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worth while. I recommend students going to an english speaking country to stray away from external programs as much as possible. They are more costly and don't allow for as authentic of an experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"I increased my traveling abilities and my ability to dive into and thrive in a different culture."
Bayliegh B Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about my place and my country's place in the world."
A student Middlebury College
"yes I loved my experience but UCL had too much work"
A student Middlebury College
"Living and working in a city. So worthwile. Grad school."
A student Middlebury College
"I got to explore and live in a beautiful part of the world and meet lots of great people."
Nicholas U Middlebury College
"To elaborate on the question of whether or not I would choose the same program, I am very torn between whether or not I would choose to do the Duke program again or to direct enroll. I think there are a lot of benefits to direct enrolling, but I wanted the coddling of the Duke program. They do so much for you, and I knew so litt..."
A student Middlebury College
"Academic things"
A student Middlebury College
"DIS gave me exactly what I was looking for in terms of studying in a city and learning from its architecture. I knew that along with that I was going to be lonely and miss home, but I thought the education would be worth it, and it definitely was. "
A student Middlebury College
"The academic experience at Oxford is amazing. It is definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about healthcare around Europe, which is why I chose the DIS Medical Practice and Policy program. DIS also encourages travel, so I was able to visit everywhere I wanted to with the 3 weeks of breaks."
A student Middlebury College
"I changed a lot of my political views after being in Copenhagen for a semester. I also got my first taste of independent living in a city. "
A student Middlebury College
"Learned lots about the culture and research methods. Worthwhile indeed"
Vera C Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the local culture and Australia in general. Also gained the confidence to travel alone and to work through uncomfortable/unfamiliar situations. Very worth it, both the incredible experiences and the more difficult ones."
A student Middlebury College
"Social skills, sense of what actually matters in my life"
A student Middlebury College
"My experience was definitely worthwhile, I was able to learn about and immerse myself in Danish culture while exposing myself to various other European sights and cultures."
A student Middlebury College
"I definitely became more independent. "
A student Middlebury College
"Beyond academics, I learned about English history and culture, about shopping and cooking for oneself, about independent travel, etc."
A student Middlebury College
"A broader perpsective and an understanding of different worldviews. I also realized that the world is a complicated and difficult place and that "
A student Middlebury College
"I improved my Spanish a great amount and I made friends for life. The program was definitely worthwhile. "
Nora Dahl Middlebury College
"I learned how to travel, how to live on my own, and how to improvise. I feel like the experience helped me grow up a lot, while also being extremely liberating."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned to travel. Yes. "
A student Middlebury College
