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 became a much better writer and researcher during my time abroad, learned about English history, literature and culture and gained valuable culture understandings of the U.K."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, the experience - especially in retrospect - has formed my cultural awareness, and is constantly affecting my personal choices and life direction. "
Noah B Middlebury College
"Yes, my experience living alone in a foreign city was invaluable."
Andrew E Middlebury College
"This program trained to be truly insightful about who I am, and what my role is, within any team or community of which I am part. I will never learn the leadership and team instincts I got from SEA."
Natty S Middlebury College
"I can't really put into words everything I learned abroad. It was an amazing opportunity to live in a part of the world that most people never get to see. It was really a perspective changing 5 months that was completely worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a knowledge of New Zealand culture and geology. I also learned a lot about myself and what I am capable of and how much I can withstand. I learned I can support myself and live abroad successfully."
A student Middlebury College
"Heck yea it was worthwhile. It's too difficult to distill what I learned into a few sentences. You learn fascinating things about our world, meet incredible people, and travel to amazing places."
Scott Z Middlebury College
"I became a better student, writer, and reader and learned to live more independently. It was by far one of the most worthwhile experiences of my life. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to get by on my own and to experience things outside of my comfort zone."
Matthew F Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. Academically, I've gained experience doing more personal research, for assignments and to just become more knowledgeable on a topic. Personally, I've gained more self-confidence in myself and my abilities. "
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely, would recommend everyone go somewhere outside of their comfort zone."
Ryan S Middlebury College
"Other than improving my French, I am more well-versed in French culture. I also had the opportunity to travel to several other cities because traveling within Europe is very cheap and accessible. "
A student Middlebury College
"I am now interested in potentially moving to London and working there. It was nice to have so much independence, and London is a great and vibrant city, with so many opportunities. "
Gillian P Middlebury College
"I learned so much about myself and about being independent. I now know that I can go and live anywhere if I wanted to. Everyday was a new day, there were struggles and highs, but it was always worth it. My roommates totally made my experience. I got super into cooking too, which was something for me to do while abroad and which ..."
Jennifer F Middlebury College
"I had so many amazing experiences traveling and hiking in the incredible country that is New Zealand! I was also able to push myself academically in my major which was somewhat unexpected but definitely great. It was one of the most worthwhile experiences I've ever had!"
Joshua J Middlebury College
"Definately!"
Spencer L Middlebury College
"I gained a new love for adventure and to get up and want to make the most of everyday. There is so much to do in Cape Town and I thoroughly took advantage of all of the opportunities. It is also historically incredibly interesting (and depressing at times) which makes for a culture that is unlike anywhere else in the world. "
A student Middlebury College
"Perspective. I definitely gained perspective more than anything else. Coming back to Middlebury I was excited about my education for the first time since my freshman semester and I was well rested enough to step back and prioritize the things that I need and/or want to do. I can't say that I had any particularly world shattering..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned interesting things about myself, growing as a person, put to the test in a foreign city with no dining hall - oh my! Of course it was worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, it broadened my world view and made me more confident in my independence."
Robert C Middlebury College
"YES! Huge personal growth and confidence in my ability to live independently and adapt to whatever comes my way. I certainly plan on going back. "
Melissa M Middlebury College
"Yes, it was extremely worthwhile and it will stay with me for the rest of my life. I really discovered a lot about myself and about my cultural worldview."
Dana W Middlebury College
"It was more than worthwhile. I cannot explain it in words. It was one of the best experiences of my life. If i could have stayed for year, I definitely would have stayed."
Kelsanah K Middlebury College
"Absolutely. I definitely grew as a person first and foremost. You really get a glimpse of what your life could be like once you've finished university living."
Daniel S Middlebury College
"The program did an amazing job at integrating us within the Czech lifestyle and I learned a tremendous amount about myself and the culture by being a part of Prague for 3 months. "
Sean C Middlebury College
