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.
"Eye-opening experience, cultural awareness, exposure, and language acquisition. "
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely worthwile. You will learn so much about your self and the world through going here and you can’t get really anywhere else in the world. It was the challenge that made it so incredible."
Eli Susman Middlebury College
"Attending a public university in Buenos Aires exposed me to how an educational institution can apply feminist theory to it academic structure, as well as how effective student-led demonstrations are generated. I learned how to navigate cities and how to uncover unexpected, exciting experiences. I miss the art scene in this city!..."
A student Middlebury College
"How to integrate into a different culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. Language and I began to understand the culture in a daily life and tangible ways rather than textbook lessons. "
A student Middlebury College
"Oxford's academics trained me to improve my time management skills. Other than the once-a-week tutorials, I was completely on my own and had to strategically pace myself."
A student Middlebury College
"It was worth living in another culture"
A student Middlebury College
"My host mom will be a lifelong friend. I learned about myself and another culture. Definitely worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"I've learned to adapt and interact with the locals culture on top of improving my Chinese. Yes it was worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"Yes"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned more about the Dutch culture. I also was able to experience other cultures by traveling. I was able to meet new people and meet up with old ones. Def worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"Independence, a sense of self, a home base to travel all over Central Europe, tons of lifelong friends... I really could go on."
Rebecca Duras Middlebury College
"This was a very valuable experience. My classes were challenging and interesting, and my writing skills improved considerably. I enjoyed the opportunity to explore Oxford as well as travel elsewhere in England and in Europe."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to adapt to a new environment and embrace independence. I also learned how to use public transportation. 100% worthwhile experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"While I suppose I learned a bit academically, in reality I learned much more about living independently, the logistics of traveling, and getting by without speaking the local language (mainly in countries outside Western Europe where most people speak English)."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about how to deal with challenging people. While it was difficult, I think I'm a more tolerant and understanding person because of it. Yes, it was worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"The internship I took as a class has already had affects at establishing the next steps in my career, and the learning experience has given me a bounty of knowledge that can help me in many areas."
James Lumley Middlebury College
"Improved Spanish level, new friends from around the world, ability to live on my own, YES"
A student Middlebury College
"It was a good experience, but I felt very isolated because of the strikes (no routine, no class setting to make friends). So I matured in a lot of personal ways. I also feel more confident traveling and making decisions. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about Central European culture as well as the affect that the Soviet Union had on Eastern and Central Europe. "
A student Middlebury College
"I loved it and I am excited to go back. Japan really became home for me!"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of spanish skills and cultural competency skills as well as life long friends from Spain, the US, and other countries. "
Sarah Asch Middlebury College
"Being in an apartment, I learned how to live on my own. It was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I got a rare experience of not being stressed out all the time. In addition I gained a lot from my indigenous studies course. I also got really involved in the outdoors club and experienced new outdoor activities that I will continue to do forever."
A student Middlebury College
"I improved my language skills, and made some friends. I enjoyed learning about the Yunnan culture."
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