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.
"Language improvements, independence, getting out of my comfort zone."
A student Middlebury College
"yes it was i learned a ton about myself, the language, and what i want in life. "
A student Middlebury College
"I believe that I not only became a much better reader and writer while at CMRS, but was also given the opportunity to mature intellectually in a way distinct from the rest of my experiences in college. The encouragement given by both staff and fellow students to engage with topics which I found interesting helped me to 'come out..."
A student Middlebury College
"-Friends!!!! (only one American friend, almost all of my other friends were from different parts of Europe -Independence -I increasing advocated for myself -Comfort in traveling alone -Newfound academic interest"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot from my experience. First, I learned a lot about the course material, but more importantly I learned a lot about different cultures and what they prioritize in life. My trip abroad was absolutely worthwhile"
Alexander Winch Middlebury College
"Interesting, but not fulfilling and would not repeat. Didn't learn anything that wasn't in class lectures"
Evan Killion Middlebury College
"I learned how to manage my time and workload while balancing it with a social life"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living independently and feel much more confident traveling and navigating cities by myself now. "
Grace Getman Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of connections with individuals and I grew a lot, became more independent."
A student Middlebury College
"How to travel without planning, how to interact with vastly different cultures without knowing the language, how to stomach British food"
Sean Ledingham Middlebury College
"I gained intercultural perspective, only attainable through trust and foreign language use. "
A student Middlebury College
"A lot of computer science knowledge, good friends, fun travel, well worth it"
A student Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I gained a different experience from my home university while still getting a comparable academic experience."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about how to be responsible for myself, and living on my own, which was my goal."
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 learned a lot about living independently and about the impact of history on culture. I also learned a lot from my class trips and professors. I learned a whole lot about Denmark and Scandinavia as a place. It was all very worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about language and culture."
A student Middlebury College
"More worthwhile than I can put into words. A passion for the ocean that I had only slightly tapped into previously."
A student Middlebury College
"I feel much more confident living on my own. I love Middlebury, but it was a good experience."
A student Middlebury College
"I fell in love with the country and the language. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile, for sure. I learned a lot about Hungary and about myself!"
Charlotte Gray Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"It helped my language capabilities and increased my adaptability to the culture. It was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"My French language skills got a lot better and I got more self-sufficient, which I suppose was the goal. Also I'll be able to graduate now."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be more independent and a critical thinker."
A student Middlebury College
