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 navigate my life in another language, make my own decisiones, integrate myself into a different culture and feel part of a community that wasn't that of my own."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about myself as an individual and my place in a larger international world. I gained so much confidence and felt like I was truly part of a bigger Spanish speaking community."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned more about being independent and gained a lot of experience with sustainability in other countries. "
A student Middlebury College
"philosophy experience + midd friends. yes. "
A student Middlebury College
"new culture"
A student Middlebury College
"I feel like I learned a lot about Russian culture, not like I learned a lot of new customs, but just that I got a good look at how much life can suck there."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned the most from my personal conversations with international students from Latin America. We spoke of our mental health, our political beliefs, and the violence we witnessed. Though it was a very valuable experience, it was frightening and cost many students a few credits. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was completely worthwhile. I learned a ton in the classroom and outside of it."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about Spanish politics and current culture and trends. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was so worth all the challenging aspects of the program. I grew so much as a learner and as a writer and my skills improved tenfold. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile but I did learn that it is important to feel happy about your living space because that is essentially supposed to be home. You must feel welcomed at all times!"
A student Middlebury College
"Appreciate life more, because the most unexpected change can happen, and you never know when your life will change"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about engineering."
A student Middlebury College
"How to be independent, travel, live on my own"
A student Middlebury College
"gained new friendships with fellow students as well as my flatmates and their friends"
A student Middlebury College
"My Spanish language skills improved."
A student Middlebury College
"The personalized and one-on-one education experience allowed me to become a better writer and speaker."
A student Middlebury College
"Not worthwhile and I was forced to go due to IPE major. Didn't gain much."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about organizing and political philosophy and social movements! It was absolutely worthwhile and I would really recommend! "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about the interconnectedness of Australian ecology, evolution, and anthropology. My time in Australia broadened my horizons and allowed me to experience a lot of personal growth. I would do it again in a heartbeat"
Jillian Lessing Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I had never been to Europe before so every experience was new to me."
A student Middlebury College
"My language skills greatly improved. I think I would have regretted not going abroad, but it wasn’t the best experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"I think it was very worthwhile. My french certainly improved and I really enjoyed being immersed in the culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"learned about australian culture"
Wiatt Hinton Middlebury College
"I think being forced to speak in a nonnative language pushed me outside my comfort zone, and it was very interesting to have history and other courses taught from the perspective of another country. I also made friends that I still keep in touch with"
Katherine Glew Middlebury College
