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.
"Learned to use my japanese a lot "
A student Middlebury College
"Sailing, history, law, literature, science, so much"
Henry Liu Middlebury College
"The culture, and it was worth it"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to cook, how to live on my own, how to navigate on public transportation in Amsterdam, how to bike through Amsterdam and how to live without my best friends and family"
Eliza smallwood Middlebury College
"Language improvement. One incredible French friend and several friends from the program. A better understanding of wine. Self-confidence."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained alot of life skills, It was worth it"
Andrew Hennings Middlebury College
"I improved my Japanese language skills."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot academically, especially in terms of Caribbean culture, scientific methods, and traditional tallship sailing. I also felt that I grew older with my time at SEA, and it made me more confident to tackle college."
Antonino Tomas Middlebury College
"I learned to be independent. For the first time in my life, I was responsible my own living space. I was also forced to learn to cook. I left for Berlin feeling like a young adult and returned feeling like an adult. "
Nick Hendrix Middlebury College
"I was able to gain a better understanding of the world around me and my role in it."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile, and I learned a lot about myself, as well as how to live on my own in a foreign country."
Andrew Greene Middlebury College
"I learned that in order to efficiently get around in New Zealand you must have a car. It is a pain to work with the bus systems and many hiking spots are off main roads. New Zealand needs to work on implementing more sustainable travel systems."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that I had to rise above administrative failures. My friends and the city made the experience better. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was 100% worthwhile. I gained so much experience in being an independent student and studying on a more personal level. "
A student Middlebury College
"yes very worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I'd never been outside america before so the new perspective was very eye-opening. Worthwhile."
John Cattabiani Middlebury College
"I learned the importance of trying new things in life, even if it makes you somewhat uncomfortable at first. I gained many close friends. Very worthwhile - could've stayed for a second semester."
A student Middlebury College
"Underwent spiritual transformation. it was epic. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot from this experience, both good and bad. My language skills definitely improved. I also did learn a lot about other cultures and other places in the world, and I met many interesting people. Classes were not particularly interesting but were not the worst. I did gain the experience of living independently and of ..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to always be open to new experiences."
William Mackintosh Middlebury College
"Radio Skills"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned there is a world out there beyond the Western Idealogical bubble we live in here. "
Lydia Wiener Middlebury College
"My experience was definitely worthwhile in my architectural exposure outside of class and through forcing myself to expand by going abroad at all."
Jesse Woodhull Middlebury College
"learned to live in a city, be more independent, use public transportation, definitely worth it "
A student Middlebury College
"More independent, better language skills "
Halli Feibel Middlebury College
