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.
"Yes! Definitely experienced a lot of personal growth and feel stronger/more confident than before."
Maddie S Middlebury College
"An experience like this gives you that boost of confidence that you can just get up and move to different continent and things will for the most part work out. It's so valuable to have the chance to start fresh somewhere and build a routine up from scratch. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was life altering."
Katrina R Middlebury College
"My language skills improved a lot. I think it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a personal perspective on a country that I had always studied. I was able to immerse myself into the culture and gain considerable independence and confidence navigating a place that I knew little about when I arrived. This experience pushed me to step outside of my comfort zone and test my ability to navigate a busy ci..."
A student Middlebury College
"Regained a lot of confidence in academic abilities. Learned to write at least a little faster. Made terrific friends I will keep for the rest of my life."
A student Middlebury College
"I experienced other cultures and other ways of life. I was able to learn about the public health system in other countries and compare across countries"
A student Middlebury College
"I improved in my Spanish skills as well as my independence and self-advocacy. Although difficult at first, it was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned how to navigate a new city and learn about a different culture. Developed my ability to be independent and advocate for myself in a setting with not a lot of support. "
A student Middlebury College
"Gained confidence in my spanish and motivation to continue learning the language"
A student Middlebury College
"yes"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living on my own in a city"
A student Middlebury College
"language skills improved"
A student Middlebury College
"Found my self post breakup "
A student Middlebury College
"I became a more proficient writer, and I saw improvements in my research and library skills"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of independence from the program and learned how to navigate a new city on my own. My Spanish language skills improved significantly. It was definitely a worthwhile experience going abroad in general and helped expand my worldview."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to both spend meaningful time on my own in a new place and with new people"
A student Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile, you just have to be willing to make it good on your own."
A student Middlebury College
"Got to experience part of the world I had never seen before"
Luke H Middlebury College
"I think the cultural aspect was the most valuable. field studies and cultural courses are very helpful. I really enjoyed the lifestyle of sweden"
Shuyi L Middlebury College
"I definitely improved my Spanish, and I think I grew as a person simply by being in a new place with new people. It was very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"yes it was worth while "
A student Middlebury College
"Improved Spanish skills, cultural exposure, independence, travel. So worthwhile"
Olivia M Middlebury College
"I improved my language dramatically, which was my goal. Thus, I feel it was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I think it was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about a different place and about myself. I made may great friends which I hope I will continue talking to for many years. "
Lindsey M Middlebury College
