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.
"Language skills, incredible connections with professors, cultural knowledge."
A student Middlebury College
"Work ethic, essay writing skills and a considerable backbone"
A student Middlebury College
"Gained independence and perspective. Matured as an individual and learned about myself. Very worthwhile, not sure I could have matured in the same way at Middlebury."
Lucas L Middlebury College
"I learned a lot"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned and improved upon a lot of important academic skills, especially my ability to find, skim, and summarize a great number of essays for research projects"
A student Middlebury College
"Experience in a place where I didn't speak the same language and had to learn to be resourceful."
A student Middlebury College
"Overall it was a great experience. I was able to get an understanding of Swedish and Nordic culture and explore other parts of Europe during travelling breaks as well. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about a new culture and was able to experience a different lifestyle from a different continent and gained a new unique perspective on Latin culture. I would say it was very much worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of cs stuff. Also got to meet alot of people"
Manuel F Middlebury College
"This was the first time I've lived in a city"
Tristan M Middlebury College
"Worthwhile "
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile to live in a different place and have the chance to visit Europe for the first time. "
Jack K Middlebury College
"My French drastically improved. "
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile, learned a lot about Spanish culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an understanding of Icelandic culture and how it may influence their sustainability. I met a lot of Icelandic people as well as fellow American students that I learned a lot from. I loved exploring the diverse and beautiful natural places. I also thought the Arctic Circle conference was a very valuable experience"
Ella R Middlebury College
"Language skills, natural beauty, many friends in the program and local"
JT T Middlebury College
"improved my Spanish, learned how to spend money living in a city, navigating a city, safety"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of independence and experience adapting to a new environment, as well as a much higher level of proficiency in Spanish. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of fluency in French. It was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"It was a very lovely and meaningful experience."
A student Middlebury College
"It was worth it I learned so much about so many different cultures"
Edward D Middlebury College
"I gained language skills (surprisingly, mostly in the area of reading comprehension). I gained adaptability, a greater understanding of Taiwanese culture, a stronger sense of cultural relativity, and new friends."
A student Middlebury College
"Even though Copenhagen is a very accessible city with a high quality of life, abroad is inherently an uncomfortable experience. This causes a lot of personal growth as one has to adjust to a new place with new customs and values. I learned how to persevere through discomfort and really push myself. "
Anna W Middlebury College
