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 gained independence and maturity. It was definitely worthwhile"
Margaret B Middlebury College
"I gained independence and a more cultured view. I could not have gained that while staying at home."
A student Middlebury College
"new perspective, more self-direction and confidence"
A student Middlebury College
"Self-awareness and friends."
zoe.kaslow Middlebury College
"Independence, confidence in navigating and living in a large city, amazing international exposure and travel. Definitely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile, I learned a lot about the Australian culture and the traveling was absolutely amazing."
Alex P Middlebury College
"I got a lot of life experience and a great overview of the health network globally as well as how policy is developed. It was worth it as I made some very great friends and loved working on/presenting my independent study project."
Eleanor C Middlebury College
"The significance of culture and history and travel."
Student 1 Middlebury College
"I learned how to exist in a different place other than Middlebury and be on my own. Definitely worth it!"
A student Middlebury College
"I had the most amazing semester. I have a hard time being away from home and I'm so happy I didn't let that hold me back from studying abroad. This city is completely magical and the people I met here and the things I experienced (three days in the Highlands, Christmas fair, friends, trip to Rome) were absolutely incredible. Wou..."
Sophie D Middlebury College
"I learned that I don't want to do research in the tropics, but may be interested elsewhere. I also gained a lot of confidence doing field work."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be adaptable to new or unfamiliar situations. It is important to let yourself try new experiences and to set outside of your comfort zone. The best way to take advantage of this program is to say yes to every program activity and to every travel opportunity available to you. These pursuits and throwing myself in..."
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely. I gained time spent in another country. I did a lot of yoga and saw a lot of places. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of geology and got to live in a foreign country. It was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"A more cosmopolitan view of the world and a third person view of what america is really like/seen as."
A student Middlebury College
"It was academically stimulating, but it is unfortunate that we were not able to live/learn with local British students. We only mingle with around 22 other American students who are also participating in the program. That said, I am extremely grateful to have met some wonderful and inspiring tutors in my program."
A student Middlebury College
"The education was very useful and interesting in the sense that it was presented in a different fashion than usual. Usually, a course about Modern History would aim to envelop a more American-centric focus; however, it was interesting to be in courses where America was not even mentioned once. It was very worthwhile to see this ..."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience. I never would have been able to conduct research in Africa if I had not participated in this program. I saw so many amazing things."
A student Middlebury College
"Independence, appreciation of good academics"
Dan R Middlebury College
"study individually and study from others, manage time, work under pressure, very worthy!"
Huanmin H Middlebury College
"I learned that the best experiences, friendships and lifelessons come from overcoming struggle and discomfort. "
Helen G Middlebury College
"I learned that Scottish culture is not as different from American culture as I had expected, but that the way that we learn and the expectations of independence are. Yes, it was worthwhile."
Madeline M Middlebury College
"Studied abroad my entire junior year. Being one of the best universities in the UK, St Andrews not only contributed to my academic development but also gave me a relevant experience in communication with a broad range of individuals from different cultural backgrounds."
Mikael V Middlebury College
"Perspective. I definitely gained perspective more than anything else. Coming back to Middlebury I was excited about my education for the first time since my freshman semester and I was well rested enough to step back and prioritize the things that I need and/or want to do. I can't say that I had any particularly world shattering..."
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