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.
"My small day-to-day stresses at home don't matter in the grand scheme of things - the world is much bigger than those worries."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to function as an independent adult in a foreign city. Definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Improved Spanish abilities, cultural immersion, new friends, a sense of independence "
A student Middlebury College
"An international perspective and great memories making it worth while"
A student Middlebury College
"It felt amazing to really get to know a great city like London, and to travel so widely. It was an amazing experience. That said, the educational experience felt like it got in the way of my other experiences. I didn't do many of the things I wanted to do because I was too busy worrying about writing papers for a different acade..."
Ethan P Middlebury College
"While the academic rigor is lighter than it is at Middlebury, studying abroad in New Zealand gives one a different kind of education. New Zealand is a great place to start traveling. The landscape is incredible, it's relatively small, it's very safe, people are helpful, and everyone speaks English. I feel like I returned from Ne..."
A student Middlebury College
"So incredibly worthwhile. Going abroad and going to India specifically was one of the most challenging things I've ever done, but if you handed me a plane ticket back there I would go in a heartbeat. I learned more about myself, my expectations for myself as an individual, and how I see the world and its people than I ever have ..."
Izzy K Middlebury College
"I learned sometimes you have to stop and smell the roses"
A student Middlebury College
"I think that studying abroad can really open your eyes to a whole different yet familiar world. Sometimes we need to get out of our bubble and experience different realities. It really does challenge your presumptions and I think you emerge from the difficult and engaging experiences as a better person."
Roksana G Middlebury College
"Yes, very worthwhile. "
Keith Benjamin H Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living on my own, cooking, cleaning, and shopping while living in an apartment. Being abroad also encourages you to think reflectively about the US and what it means to be an American citizen. "
Sarah Middlebury College
"So much more worldly and educated about Europe"
Jory Makin Middlebury College
"I learned to make the most of my time and to seek out adventure whenever possible. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile- I gained a lot of independence and traveling experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that it's okay to go somewhere new without knowing anyone, and learn to make new friends and have conversations with people you don't know very well."
Amanda Hotvedt Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about environmental justice and capitalism, things which I hope will continue to shape my life in the future. "
A student Middlebury College
"I can't honestly say that this was the most transformative experience for me. However it was a great time, I got to spend time in a country that I was unfamiliar with, and I also had opportunities to travel to other parts of Europe. I do not in any way regret my decision to go here, but I think if you are an American looking for..."
nicholas l Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself, what I'm comfortable with, what makes me happy. I gained experience with a different method of schooling from a large university - something I never would've been exposed to if I hadn't gone abroad. "
A student Middlebury College
"Yes! Learned to be independent. Academically, learned most about race and religion."
Ana Fleming Middlebury College
"I became more independent; I was exposed to many more American perspectives beyond those at an elite liberal arts institution; I absorbed the societal values/perspectives of Danish culture."
A student Middlebury College
"Independence, personal growth, practical skills, traveling skills"
Erzsebet Nagy Middlebury College
"Wow...so much. I cannot put it into words just yet. "
Andrew Pester Middlebury College
"I was able to travel and be independent"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to deal with being uncomfortable. "
A student Middlebury College
"French fluency, confidence, travel experience, learned more about myself and the world. Yes it was worthwhile"
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