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.
"Though I struggled to adjust to the academic pace of the Sorbonne, I feel that by having this experience I was able to show myself I can adjust to new and unfamiliar environments and find ways to really enjoy them. I definitely would say that my time in Paris was worthwhile and I can't wait to go back. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of german, a lot of social skills- German's aren't the most forthcoming. I think personally, it was worthwhile. Academically, no."
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile. Learnt to appreciate the siesta culture."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about myself as an individual and my place in a larger international world. I gained so much confidence and felt like I was truly part of a bigger Spanish speaking community."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about myself from this experience. I learned about how I deal with all types of issues/possible predicaments, including being in a new academic setting, travelling by myself, moving to a new place and not knowing anyone, etc. I gained so much confidence in myself after seeing that I was able to handle tough sit..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned resilience and independence from my time abroad. All at once, I found myself responsible for meals, cooking, laundry, time management, and so many other things that I took for granted at Middlebury. Students are certainly far more in control of their academic journeys at Oxford, and though daunting at first, I grew to ..."
A student Middlebury College
"Fine-tuned my Spanish language skills and learned about the culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained more self-awareness and independence, as well as expanding my world outside the US. "
Maria R Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about how to live on my own. For example: buying my own groceries, making meals, and figuring out how to occupy myself in my free time. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile, I learned a lot in my courses and about Brazilian culture."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live by myself, how to cook for myself, how to use public transportation."
A student Middlebury College
"It was extremely worthwhile. I have never been that engaged in history or politics, but being in Prague where such important history is so recent made me fall in love with it."
A student Middlebury College
"i learned arabic "
Maddie P Middlebury College
"Yes, it was worthwhile. I became more independent and got more real-life skills and became more adaptable. I also learned a lot about Spain and took in a lot of culture in Madrid and I feel like I got to know the city pretty well. I also got to travel to lots of cool places in Europe!"
A student Middlebury College
"I became more confident in my Spanish abilities and I feel prepared to live abroad in the future if I so choose."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to trust myself and my capabilities and my French improved a lot. It was extremely stressful and at times downright unpleasant, but I'm proud of myself and my commitment to learning. It WAS worth it, but I think the importance of support systems for students studying abroad needs to be underlined more than it was. "
A student Middlebury College
"I became much better at French and dancing"
A student Middlebury College
"I became fluent in the language"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about central europe and its role both in history and in current times. I didn't know very much before about this area and now I would love to come back."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of independence and problem solving skills from being abroad!"
Aine P Middlebury College
"My time abroad allowed me to broaden completely my cultural perspective. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the culture and the language, it was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I loved being able to fully immerse myself in the Danish culture while living in Copenhagen. While I did take advantage of traveling on the weekends, I also got to know the city very well. It was definitely worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained many memorable experiences."
Toby G Middlebury College
