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 Skills, maturity. yes."
A student Middlebury College
"It was incredible and I became much more independent and confident. "
A student Middlebury College
"It offered me the chance to reacquaint me with myself. I shan't say more. It was definitely worthwhile."
Tlhokomelo Lekhutle Middlebury College
"The best part of my time in Copenhagen was the environment of design that I got to study and feel connected to. I gained a my understanding of architecture and urban design that will help to supplement my major at Middlebury. "
A student Middlebury College
"Language skills"
A student Middlebury College
"got way better at spanish. good classes too"
A student Middlebury College
"Deeper understanding an appreciation of Chinese Culture"
Miles McQueen Middlebury College
"I learned a ton about time management and being able to digest a large volume of material in a short time span. This was very worthwhile as it is an important skill for life beyond Oxford."
Seth Boswell Middlebury College
"Had so much fun, but did not interact with too many locals"
Ayman Middlebury College
"Definitely was worthwhile & would recommend to everyone"
A student Middlebury College
"100% worthwhile. Learned how to be self-sufficient in a foreign country where I barely spoke the language. Learned to push myself, make friends, learn a new language, dive into a new culture, meet so many amazing Spaniards, try the most AMAZING tapas... I could go on forever. If I ever have the opportunity to live in Spain after..."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained some great friends, some sick calves from hiking all over the South Island, and a ridiculous amount of fun facts about the Resource Management Act of 1991"
Caitlin DiCara Middlebury College
"Besides the language improvement and cultural awareness I learned a lot about self care and what I need in order to feel healthy. This experience was definitely worthwhile !"
A student Middlebury College
"Exposed to marine science classes which I loved! Got to travel"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about being in a new place by myself. I really enjoyed the chance to travel around Scotland and Europe as well. "
A student Middlebury College
"learned to be self-sufficient, learned to budget, to be in unfamiiar locaiton"
A student Middlebury College
"It was an incredible time, mostly for the people and the friendships. By the end of the program, I already felt at home. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about French culture, food and wine, living semi-independently, and a lot about myself. I love to travel and was able to visit a lot of other cities in Europe as well."
Ivy Yang Middlebury College
"I gained language skills and it was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"international exposure, independence, and new perspective. Definitely worth it"
A student Middlebury College
"Intercultural skills"
Neel Lakhanpal Middlebury College
"Learned about how societies outside my own function, and improved my Spanish. Worthwhile"
Neel Lakhanpal Middlebury College
"i learned how to live on my own and navigate every day issues important to living on your on. It was worth it."
A student Middlebury College
"My abroad experience was one that I'll fondly remember for my entire life. I learned that I could be comfortable living in not only a large city, but a large city in a foreign country. Stockholm was one of the most beuatiful cities I've seen, both visually and culturally, and I hope I can one day live there as an adult."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned I loved to travel and I learned to be more independent and confident"
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