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 found what i want in life"
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile. Learned a lot about how other cultures live, and also how they view the United States and Americans in general. "
A student Middlebury College
"I was able to observe many different cultures and see some important landmarks/cities/countries that are emblematic to Europe as a whole. "
Yianni G Middlebury College
"I learned to adapt and interact with the Athenian culture."
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile, but I would not have gone with middlebury."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living on my own, adapting to new environments, and building a life in a new place. It was very worthwhile."
Benjamin S Middlebury College
"so much fun great friends deep understanding of Prague tons of travel"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that I could really hack it out on my own. Even though, as an American college student, you have a lot of independence, being abroad and completely alone is a whole new ball game. I wasn't quite sure that I could do it but after spending an entire semester there, shopping for my own groceries, cooking my own meals, pla..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot specific to my major, a lot of general research skills, and some new things about British culture."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, very worthwhile."
Emily A 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 feel rewarded by the challenges of living independently and immersing myself in a foreign culture. Copenhagen is a unique and beautiful place, and its people are culture are equally so. I will forever remember my home in Cope and the incredible things I learned there. "
A student Middlebury College
"Different family values Different historical perspectives a whole new culture confidence in myself as an independent adult"
Christian B Middlebury College
"Cape Town is an amazing, beautiful, interesting place, especially if you have the opportunity to explore all parts of the city and learn about it's complicated political and social history. The classes I took at UCT really added to my understanding of South Africa as well as my experience in Cape Town but they were definitely de..."
Austin H Middlebury College
"I'm ready to graduate and get a job... school's a drag no matter where you are in the world."
A student Middlebury College
"Independence, Broader view of the world "
A student Middlebury College
"A bunch. Yes."
A student Middlebury College
"It was defiantly worthwhile for many aspects of my life but not the academic side. "
Harry W Middlebury College
"I loved exploring and being around different cultures. Would have invested more time with locals if I could do it again. It was worthwhile."
Robert B Middlebury College
"It put the world into context and made me realize what is truly important."
Emily H Middlebury College
"It was a definitely great opportunity to learn about England and other part of Europe, as well as learn to get in touch with British friends. But I also realized the education I used to receive was more suitable for me "
Ji Hye S Middlebury College
"I loved traveling Europe and seeing all of the amazing cities while visiting friends. "
A student Middlebury College
"Travel and gaining cultural education is second to none."
A student Middlebury College
"Spending a semester at Bogazici was great. It was everything I hoped from a study abroad experience."
A student Middlebury College
"independence and access to a city, learning from a society that functions extremely well; very worthwhile"
Madeleine L Middlebury College
