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.
"Living on my own and individual travel."
A student Middlebury College
"I made so many new friends, gained the confidence to live independently, and became comfortable in numerous foreign environments."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes definitely worthwhile! It was a lot of fun but also challenging in ways that I wouldnt have experienced at my home university. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about international travel, particularly in cities as well as a ton of history of Eastern Europe. I have a new understanding of foreign cultures, and getting an immersive feel for individuals living in other areas of the world expanded my horizons. I feel more confident living alone in a city and gained a new per..."
A student Middlebury College
"I greatly improved my language skills, and got to know the city of Beijing very well. I got to do a lot of exploring of contemporary Chinese culture."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a new language and I gained the ability to transition very quickly in new places."
A student Middlebury College
"i gained more independence but i did not feel as if my language skills improved a lot. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living in a city and dealing with other cultures. I also learned a lot about failure and how different school systems can be in different countries. "
A student Middlebury College
"I got to travel and experience different cultures"
A student Middlebury College
"Different academic setting with good people "
A student Middlebury College
"Extremely worthwhile. I learned a lot."
Jeff Holland Middlebury College
"My language skills improved exponentially and I loved the independence I had to explore a city full of culture. It was very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself, and it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"The independent research component and the fact that I lived and worked and played on a sailboat made this whole experience incredible."
A student Middlebury College
"Abroad was very worthwhile. I learned more about myself and how I can navigate through the world and impact it every single day. I made friends to last a lifetime, got to visit and learn from doctors and hospitals all over Europe, and so on. Couldn't recommend this experience more. Especially because I was someone who was unsure..."
Kate Zecca Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about different cultures and experienced various cultural events."
A student Middlebury College
"undoubtedly worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and what I (actually want to) value/ missed and appreciate while I was away, became more independent - learning how to cook, travel, etc. on my own, made a lot of new friends (didn't go abroad with any because I wanted to do my own thing), pushed myself out of my comfort zone ..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be more independent and it gave me the opportunity to appreciate experiences and places rather than things. I think it also made me appreciate Middlebury so much more."
Hannah Middlebury College
"Independence in a city, yes "
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile"
John William Stenovec Middlebury College
"Learned a lot about Czech culture. Extremely worthwhile experience. Great to live on your own in a big city. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot in my classes, but also outside of my classes. I learned more about how to travel around the world, make new friends, and take in new cultures. Definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"A love of writing and travel - yes."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about Europe and other cultures, which I find very valuable. I also learned how to cook for myself and really live on my own. It was definitely worthwhile."
Alex Cook Middlebury College
"Abroad was extremely worthwhile and I learned so much while I was there. It was a very independent experience for me - the first time having a single room (in my entire life), I didn't go with anyone else from my home university, and I traveled alone to Australia and Japan while I was there. I learned a lot about myself and had ..."
Amelia Jones Middlebury College
