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 how to live on my own."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about the history, politics, structure, operations, and tactics of labor unions in New York City; a topic I knew very little about prior to this experience. I am now considering a returning to New York to seek employment for a labor union after I graduate and Union Semester gave me the connections to do so. I was worth..."
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"Absolutely it was worthwhile. I improved my Chinese by a lot while living in an amazing and unique country."
Jeremy Middlebury College
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience. I never would have been able to conduct research in Africa if I had not participated in this program. I saw so many amazing things."
A student Middlebury College
"Try to branch out more"
A student Middlebury College
"Many new theoretical and technical tools that I could not have gained from my home institution. Yes, it was very worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was incredibly worthwhile, I grew tremendously as a student and a person"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge from the tutorials I took, great choral music experience, and an appreciation of necking pints at the pub. So yeah, worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about how to exist in an uncomfortable and culturally different space."
Greta Savitsky Middlebury College
"I learned how to read and write papers fasters. The experience was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"It was incredibly worthwhile. I was able to connect with people I never would have met otherwise, who come from very different backgrounds. I was put in uncomfortable situations where I needed to be flexible and act with common sense."
A student Middlebury College
"learn to navigate different cultures and understanding what I've learnt in class in context "
A student Middlebury College
"Independence, more confidence in myself, improved spanish. Yes, it was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"My Arabic improved tremendously!"
Toni Middlebury College
"My Spanish greatly improved and I got better at conversing with people I didn't know. I also improved in advocating for myself and dealing with unexpected issues. I became more independent and braver. "
A student Middlebury College
"I got to know how it feels like to live in a cosmopolitan city (London) and how to balance life with work as a result."
A student Middlebury College
"Academically, I learned a lot about Bengali history, thinkers, philosophers and resistance movements in my history course. I also gained a new understanding of India's current right-wing political climate and the BJP by talking to my classmates, traveling to certain areas, and witnessing protests and political demonstrations. I ..."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a greater understanding of French culture, the language, and way of life. It was absolutely worthwhile--this was definitely the most formative academic year for me."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned what its like to be uncomfortable a lot of the time and I learned what it feels like to finally be comfortable in a place where you were once very uncomfortable. I learned how to be alone in a place where I didn't know a lot of people and didn't speak the language. I learned how to think and speak in another language. ..."
A student Middlebury College
"The most valuable thing I learned from this semester is that education is not only for young people. This might sound naive but I had never met anyone who took classes while working before this semester and it was great to be in the same classes as those who've already had work experiences. They had a lot to offer in the class l..."
A student Middlebury College
"I enjoyed the freedom and flexibility that this program allowed in terms of independent travel + free time throughout the week. Taking classes alongside Indian students while living with Americans provided balance between cultural exposure + comfort. Though there were moments of frustration or isolation, I am overall very glad t..."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of experience in terms of navigating an unfamiliar space, specially because the school did not provide a lot of outings and events for us. "
A student Middlebury College
"I became more independent and gained more confidence. "
A student Middlebury College
"yes, I gained cultural and language skills and a sense of independence. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the Moroccan culture and history. I also learned a lot about myself both as an individual and a student. It was very worthwhile."
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