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 how to live by myself and take care of myself, as well as how to navigate learning a new city in which I do not speak the dominant language."
A student Middlebury College
"Firstly, my french language skills improved a lot. For that reason alone it was worthwhile. Being able to immerse myself in French culture by living with a host family and taking classes in french at a Paris University proved to be very valuable experiences as well."
Gabriela Fort Middlebury College
"I improved my Spanish skills a lot. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how I respond under stressful and difficult situations"
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 think independence and self-meditation and motivation were the biggest things I gained during my time abroad. Definitely worthwhile."
Kian Waddell Middlebury College
"I learned how to cook for myself. Actually learned a lot about Renewable and Sustainable Energy, which is really cool. Wouldn't say it was as worthwhile as it would have been if I had been in a foreign language program or in a completely different type of society."
A student Middlebury College
"I think I really do enjoy Engineering and wouldn't have had the opportunity to study it otherwise"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live by myself, but most importantly improved my spoken and written German"
A student Middlebury College
"This experience was very worthwhile. There was a ton of exposure to local language and culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned increased independence and I got to explore many different cultures. Definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile for personal exploration and spanish language improvement. "
A student Middlebury College
"Academically I learned time management, and my research and writing improved tremendously. I also played a sport which was a great way to meet people."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to deal with sexism, poor organization, somewhat unsafe situations, and generally adverse circumstances. I am a better person for this and am glad to have learned this."
Harper Baldwin Middlebury College
"Met cool people, learned more about myself and my values, and pushed myself out of my comfort zone, especially socially."
Noah G Middlebury College
"I loved it. I learned a lot about how to do things on your own. I was very independent, I was one of the only students from Middlebury(and only girl) that went to UNSW, so i was forced to really branch out and take risks both socially and academically. "
Charlotte D Middlebury College
"I learned more about living as an independent person, especially living in a small city; there was an emphasis on exploration and discovery that I often had to do while on my own. While there were ups and downs, the experience was definitely worth while. "
A student Middlebury College
"I met lifelong friends, I lived in a new place, I took classes that I otherwise would not have taken, so for me it was worth it."
Clemi U Middlebury College
"I made some pretty amazing friends and saw places I’ve always wanted to go. In all honesty, Prague is a great place to study abroad because you can live cheaply during the week, enjoy your classes, and then travel anywhere for very cheap on the weekends. "
Isabel sessions Middlebury College
"I have an internship in Berlin for the summer. Yes it was worthwhile."
Sarah Schmid Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of experience living alone/figuring out things by myself and living at a different pace of life"
A student Middlebury College
"I certainly improved my French, which will be super useful, and I met some pretty cool people. I was also able to travel around a lot, which is really valuable to me. I learned that its really hard to study abroad as the only student in the program, and that really pushes you to immerse yourself in the experience, even if its re..."
Molly A Middlebury College
"I definitively improved as a writer, and gained confidence in writing more professionally. It was also fascinating working under the Oxford system. I definitely found it a worthwhile experience... I just wish my Independent Research Professor had been more professional. "
A student Middlebury College
"Learned so much about different cultures and realized there was more to the world than just america. Definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I became more worldly in my experiences and tastes in food and culture."
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