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 grew a lot in terms of my ability to be independent and to have to tackle new and challenging situations on my own. I was able to travel a lot which was an amazing experience. I also got to meet many other students not just from Sweden but from all around the world which led to many meaningful connections and friendships."
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"I learned how to better live on my own, budget, and find new social and educational opportunities."
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"loved living in london"
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"I was able to take classes that I would not be able to take at my home institution, and I really enjoyed my experience overall. "
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"I learned spanish"
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"My writing skills have improved as well as my ability to explain my work. "
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"I learned a great deal about Politics."
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"I challenged myself and got challenged often while abroad, and I think it's made me stronger as a person and more open-minded to new thoughts and experiences."
Jenny Do Middlebury College
"From my experience abroad I learned a great deal about living abroad in a completely new country speaking a different language. I learned how to navigate social situations in a different way and through my academics learned about other forms of teaching and content."
Ujjayan Siddharth Middlebury College
"I learned a great amount about Brazilian culture, as well as myself. I would s"
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"I learned how much I love Spain and how I feel connected with the lifestyle in Madrid. "
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"I learned about the various small cultural aspects of Japan that are so trivial to those living there that they don't even realize it's a Japanese cultural thing. It was worthwhile, because I love the little stuff and gave me more ways in which we can look at the world. Also, I learned how to cut down a 70 foot tree using a chai..."
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"friends and independence"
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"I understood more about US foreign relations and history, which was really worthwhile."
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"I really wanted to learn about race and ethnic relations in a different country, and I felt that Australia would be a good choice. And I was right!"
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"French fluency, confidence, travel experience, learned more about myself and the world. Yes it was worthwhile"
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"Improved my French. learned a lot about French culture and saw a lot of Paris. That made it worthwhile."
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"I loved my host family and got to experience their culture. I realize that a lot of my life in America is in a bubble of the northeast United States and after abroad I am excited to broaden my horizons "
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"I learned about myself most importantly."
Armon Smith Middlebury College
"I learned so much about the arctic, about post-Bachelor's education, about living in the arctic, and about how to take care of myself."
Vassily Zavoico Middlebury College
"Improved Spanish abilities, cultural immersion, new friends, a sense of independence "
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"I learned so much about myself and so much about the joy of travel and the outdoors. "
Isabelle Tabah Middlebury College
"I gained confidence in living a city life from finding an apartment to navigating public transportation. I learned how to assimilate into a new place as much as possible and how to communicate better with people from different cultures or in different languages. I learned that I love Madrid -- definitely worthwhile! "
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"Very worthwhile, learned a lot of skills to be independent and self-reliable. Learned how to speak better Spanish and find commonalities with strangers. "
Cameron Dewey Middlebury College
"The Oxford tutorial system treats students like adults. At first it can be challenging to acclimate to the independence and self-discipline of managing your time, and meeting the demanding tutorial system. However, this program and the highly qualified tutors leave you with stronger researching, arguing, and writing skills that ..."
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