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 gained a lot. I learned how to find autonomy in a space that seemingly provides you with little opportunity for autonomy. "
A student Middlebury College
"My Spanish improved an incredible amount, I gained more self confidence, and I learned all about a new country, of which I previously had no knowledge. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained language skills and independence from my experience abroad and got to see lots of amazing things. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"It was relaxing compared to the school."
Fan W Middlebury College
"It was so worthwhile! I never wanted to leave. I loved Edinburgh, the people were amazing, courses were good, and the whole abroad experience was so fun! "
Katherine Hughes Middlebury College
"Independence and the importance of creating your own schedule "
A student Middlebury College
"To live more like an adult To speak only French with very little English To take classes in a very un-American structure"
jonathan Middlebury College
"I absolutely loved living abroad. I feel as though I've become more independent and have a greater understanding of the world and my place in it. I met lots of interesting people and made great friends. I completely fell in love with Stockholm and am incredibly grateful for the semester. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself as a student and how I need to learn language. "
Celia Ripple Middlebury College
"i learned how to travel, about living in a city away from anything that i was comfortable with "
Julia Keith Middlebury College
"I continued to refine my ability to adjust to new cultures and locations around the world. This was a very worthwhile experience."
Grant Berman Middlebury College
"I learned to have a lot of independence and self-love, there were many times of loneliness and I needed to find validation from myself"
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile. I learned to find comfort in uncertainty."
Abigail Marmer Middlebury College
"My Chinese improved and I learned a lot about the Chinese culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"Gained an international perspective of people in general, french language skills. Definitely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Although already quite familiar with Germany and the German language, this program strengthened my bonds with Germany even more and fully convinced me to spend more time here upon graduation. "
Michael Fournier Middlebury College
"Language skills and SO much about Cameroonian culture. "
Jennifer Melcher Middlebury College
"I learned about Cameroon the folks who live there and their culture and I think that was the most valuable. Simply spending time with my host family or with other students exploring corners of the city was probably the most valuable for me. Anything that involved interacting with other people challenged me to use my language ski..."
A student Middlebury College
"Big city lifestyle!! In a foreign country!! So worthwhile!!"
Jenny Moss Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the culture and actively made comparisons with the United States. Definitely worthwhile to gain a new perspective"
A student Middlebury College
"I was able to travel to numerous cities outside of the Netherlands and learn about different cultures."
A student Middlebury College
"My language skill improved, my perspective on my own racial and cultural identity evolved, and I experienced my first semester where I really had to work to be make myself happy. It was not easy, sometimes it was downright awful, but in hindsight the semester was very worth it."
A student Middlebury College
"cultural experience was amazing. learned so much about other people, the world and myself"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained independence, made friends and learned more about myself as a person. Definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes - India is an amazing, challenging, incredibly educational country. "
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