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 gained an appreciation for living in Europe and the more relaxed siesta culture of Spain, which I had never understood prior to my study abroad experience."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of independence. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a rich understanding of Parisian culture, French schooling, and the French language. "
A student Middlebury College
"Going abroad was totally worthwhile. I learned so much that it is hard to synthesize in to one statement. It totally changed my perspective on life."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of independence and cultural experiences (museums, theater, etc). I think it was worthwhile for that."
A student Middlebury College
"Being fully immersed in the culture I got to learn exactly how those living in Madrid live and spend their time."
Eva F Middlebury College
"I think it was worthwhile for me. I really enjoyed my classes, even when I couldn't understand most of it in the beginning"
A student Middlebury College
"Yes it was worthwhile. I gained valuable skills of living on a stricter budget and learning about different European cultures."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to reasearch and be a better academic student. It was definitely worth my while. "
A student Middlebury College
"I cannot be sustainably happy in Europe."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to travel on my own!"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained friends, more world perspective, and an awesome 3 months abroad"
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, very worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and was able to practice independence and time management while living alone, traveling alone, and being pushed out of my comfort zone to meet people and make new friends in a foreign language. I gained a lot of confidence in my independence."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes. Learned about cultural differences and lots and lots of Chinese characters. Of course it was worthwhile, what kind of question is that? "
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile. Learned so much about the local culture, a highlight were definitely the Māori/Indigenous studies language and cultural courses that I took. "
A student Middlebury College
"I drastically improved my Spanish and learned lots about a culture that is very distinct to mine, from political history to food to social life. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes it was worthwhile. I had the full immersion experience I was looking for. "
A student Middlebury College
"being abroad taught me to value my time and how I spend it. It taught me a lot of life skills that I don't think I would have learned otherwise. Overall it was a very worthwhile experience. "
student1 Middlebury College
"I really enjoyed studying abroad. It gave me a chance to learn more about the culture and to learn more about me!"
A student Middlebury College
"I got more comfortable speaking Russian in everyday scenarios, and I also learned a lot about Central Asia."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about personal time-management and how to occupy free time alone. I gained travel experience and learned multitudes about different cultures in Europe."
Carter M Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about my own learning style and the areas I was studying, and a lot about living in another country."
A student Middlebury College
"It was certainly worthwhile. Experience in Europe, exposure to new political ideas, language practice, cultural experience (seeing the sights!)"
A student Middlebury College
"100% worthwhile. I've moved around my whole life and this term taught me more than I care to know about myself. But I had an excellent time figuring stuff like health care, insurance, transportation, and school out on my own. "
H D Middlebury College
"That I would love to spend more time in Spain and across Europe."
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