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 learned a lot about being in a new place by myself. I really enjoyed the chance to travel around Scotland and Europe as well. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. Gained a lot of new perspective on the world."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about European theatre history. I developed my acting skills and was able to apply those skills to the multiple performances we did over the course of the semester. "
A student Middlebury College
"I got more exposure to Eastern/Central Europe which I had always been interested in making it very worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely!"
Claire B Middlebury College
"I learned how to live autonomously in a city and in new surroundings, as well as how to travel. If I could do it all again I would've taken a language and gone to a country that spoke that language. "
Luc P Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile, I learned how to be more independent. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to get along with people and navigate differences, I learned the power of perseverance in very difficult courses and in forging friendships, and I believe for these two reasons the experience was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned social and travel skills and a greater understanding of the world beyond Vermont."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about very new ecosystems which was really valuable as an ecologist. I enjoyed the field excursions and found myself ready to return to the rigor of my home institution afterwards. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a much better grasp of language and a very independent experience."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself as a person and as a student but I do believe that I didn't take much away academically. This makes me nervous for my senior year at Middlebury as the academic environment is much more demanding and rigorous. "
Alejandra G Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of friends from a variety of backgrounds. I think my education at my home institution is better, but ti was an interesting experience."
Edwin F Middlebury College
"Gained good sociological/historical/cultural understanding of the Czech Republic and its surrounding countries. Developed some good traveling, living, etc. skills."
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile for personal exploration and spanish language improvement. "
A student Middlebury College
"Totally worthwhile. I met so many relatives and learned that I loved the Israeli culture. Had a great experience playing with the university basketball team."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of independence and improved my research and time management skills. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and how I address challenges. I think it was a worthwhile experience in terms of seeing more of the world but also learning more about myself."
A student Middlebury College
"Gained lots of engineering knowledge and thnking"
A student Middlebury College
"Logistical planning was my best new skill "
A student Middlebury College
"Yes."
Zoe I Middlebury College
"I learned about myself and I grew stronger as a person"
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile as I learned a lot from being away from home, being in a foreign country, and from improving my language skills. "
A student Middlebury College
"research experience, field work exposure, and it was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a greater depth of knowledge of Roman history and the Classical world in addition to an appreciation of modern Italian culture. This program provided me the opportunity to visit sites I never would have been able to otherwise."
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