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.
"CYA was the perfect balance of engaging academics and connection to place. Having the freedom to do other things than study gave me a chance to look inward at who I wanted to be, which is not something very many busy college students have the chance to do."
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"I learned that I love sandboarding, I love the ocean, travelling in Chile is way cheaper and more enjoyable than it is here in the US, I learned that I need to advocate for myself more, I learned how to speak fluently in spanish, I learned some interesting pathophysiology, and I learned that I definitely want to go back if that'..."
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"I learned SO much. Every day was an amazing adventure! The city is so colorful and amazing and in many ways I want to go back and just live another day in my life there! I learned to cope with various struggles and frustrations, but also how to explore a city-myself and the other student went on super cool hikes and adventures i..."
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"I learned more about myself which was worthwhile, but unfortunately I studied abroad in high-school which already acclimated myself to this modus operandi."
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"Feeling comfortable with feeling uncomfortable, learning to express myself in a foreign language"
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"I loved forming relationships with Russian people and speaking the language"
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"India is one of the most spectacular countries on Earth and it is absolutely worth studying abroad there!"
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"Can't say I learned anything new, but it definitely reaffirmed components of my life such as my drive to explore and walk around new places, my level of comfort in navigating and getting to know cities, and the recognition that I don't like to live in cities long-term."
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"I learned Danish and fell in love with the city of Copenhagen."
Alderik van der Heyde Middlebury College
"I got valuable alone time"
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"I learned how to live on my own in an uncomfortable situation in a new city. Yes it was worthwhile"
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"I learned alot about myself, and felt like this abroad experience should've been left for the summer, personally for me."
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"I learned so much about Danish society, and the European region as a whole. Enhancing my perspective on this side of the world was exactly what I was looking for. This experience was absolutely worthwhile."
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"I gained a profound insight into the lived experiences of a people who I had previously only read about, or could have pointed out on a map but did not consider in any real or meaningful sense. I had been abroad a small amount as a teenager with my family, and though I followed international events and cared about global politic..."
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"I think it was worth it "
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"I gained an amazing cultural experiences and enhanced my language skills. It was definitely worthwhile."
Eugene Nicolls Middlebury College
"More language proficiency and confidence in being alone in a new country"
Cannon Gill Middlebury College
"Language skills as well as a widened view of the world"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned more Spanish - even though I still think of myself as an intermediate I learned a lot of the language while I was there. "
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"I learned more Spanish and how to be more independent "
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"It was a meaningful experience. Having lived in Germany for 8 years, I was able to easily adapt to the environment and make new friends with the locals."
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"I learned a great deal from study abroad. I learned much about Danish language and culture, and also grew as a person during this time. Overall, my experience was very worthwhile."
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"It was definitely a worthwhile experience. Although difficult at times, I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to experience life in a different culture and become a more independent person."
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"I loved my host family, I loved the city, I hated how it will make it difficult to apply to grad school by wrecking my GPA. "
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"As bad as it went for me, I can at least say that I can learn from my mistakes and hopefully be better prepared mentally for this program."
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