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 Danish culture."
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"I gained friendships and first-hand knowledge of the people and places I read about and discuss in classes and learned how to be more independent and self-reliant. My time abroad was very worthwhile and I am grateful for it."
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"Definitely worthwhile, I feel very fortunate to attend school where I do. "
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"Opened my eyes to many of the pre-existing narratives and discourses I'd submitted myself to."
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"I learned a lot about Chinese culture. It was worthwhile."
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"I had previously studied abroad for a year during high school. I perfected my Spanish skills there. I was excited to relive the experience I had on my own this time. I grew a lot and became surer of the person I am, something I previously struggled with at Middlebury. I was okay with the fact I do not feel particularly integrate..."
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"It put the world into context and made me realize what is truly important."
Emily H Middlebury College
"I think it was worth it "
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"Independence, confidence and language skills. "
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"It was worthwhile. I enjoyed the city; exploring, biking, sightseeing, etc. "
MacLean Kirk Middlebury College
"I gained a bunch of new friends and an ability to be alone in a foreign place. For that, it was certainly worthwhile. "
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"It helped my language capabilities and increased my adaptability to the culture. It was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of independence with having to cook for myself, budget for the first time, and traveling without family. Additionally I lived in a major city for the first time which a new experience for me personally because I come from living outside a smaller city in the States. Overall it was so worth it! I would not change m..."
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"I learned that I love to study and be in school and learn new things but I definitely like smaller groups in class because it's easier to ask questions and understand the professor. "
Melisa Gurkan Middlebury College
"Yes. I learned how to live on my own. I learned how to structure my time. I learned I struggle with anxiety/depression. I learned to trust myself and my artist intuition. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. I learned to be very independent, I learned Kiswahili, I grew very close to my friends on the program, I made many friends and I plan to go back after I graduate. "
Hannah Blair Middlebury College
"I feel much more confident living on my own. I love Middlebury, but it was a good experience."
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"This program is completely unique. It is extremely intensive and challenging. There is hardly any free time and at times hugely frustrating and disorganized. But it is also one of the best things I have ever done in terms of expanding my world view, critical thinking skills, and personal growth. The experiences you get acces..."
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"If it wasn't a requirement for my major, I wouldn't have done it. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of life in general and about myself. Your experience is what you make of it"
Chellsa Ferdinand Middlebury College
"I gained language and cultural skills, new experiences, and independence. it was 100% worthwile"
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"gained experience hiking, camping, planning trips, finding my way around a new place, figuring things out without help from my parents. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I gained a different experience from my home university while still getting a comparable academic experience."
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"I went to UEA specifically for its creative writing reputation--they did not disappoint. There is an extremely supportive creative writing community there, and if you seek them out, there are many opportunities for writers. The school itself is progressive and active, and students are easy going."
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"I learned how to be more independent and navigate a place effectively entirely in a foreign language"
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