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 a lot from being immersed in a culture that is so different from mine and gained a deeper understanding of my material through experiential learning. I also learned a lot about the implications of research through my ISP and learned a lot about myself through the independence of this project. "
Caroline Daley Middlebury College
"The city was very different from where I study so I learned about living in a city as well as taking classes at a larger university."
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"I learned how to travel efficiently and be patient with other people during stressful times"
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"Immersed in Danish culture"
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"I learned a lot, it is impossible to put into a short description but I would definitely say it was worth while. "
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"I made some good friends on a water polo team I joined. I also learned a lot about myself. It was definitely worthwhile"
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"Independence, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion"
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"i learned a lot about myself and gained a lot of language skills"
Elizabeth Warfel Middlebury College
"Cultural understanding, more fluid speaking, good break from home institution, good people and relationships, academics. VERY worthwhile."
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"I learned so much about other cultures, I learned about racism in other countries and about healthcare and welfare systems, and I learned how to be independent. "
Sophie Cochran Middlebury College
"We all learn about the world, but it is a privilege to get to experience the world. "
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"I traveled a lot an got to experience living independently, like living alone and cooking for myself and budgeting. Overall I have a new sense of the world and lifestyles. "
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"I learned to spend time and study on my own and pushed myself to integrate into a new academic setting. "
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"Learned about general and biological oceanography, specifically coral reef fishes and their larval distribution. It was definitely worthwhile."
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"I grew a lot as an individual and my ability to do things on my own."
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"I really learned to be open to all the new cultural perspectives around me and to reflect upon the cultural preferences that shape who I am. "
Sarah Kavoogian Middlebury College
"I learned to immerse myself in different cultures. To understand different perspective and outlooks on the world. Very worthwhile."
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"It was very worthwhile. I was exposed to so many new perspectives and cultures that now inform my own viewpoint."
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"Why it is important and beneficial to go to a small school. "
Imran Ganda Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile! Gained greater confidence and independence while immersing myself in a different culture which taught me a lot about my own. "
Danielle Laverdiere Middlebury College
"language"
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"French language skills; local friends; French culture; it was very worthwhile."
Yihao Ding Middlebury College
"It was worth wile, gained a lot of really good friends and memories."
Payton Campbell Middlebury College
"I'm more comfortable being out of my comfort zone"
Michael Joncich Middlebury College
"I gained an understanding of Spanish culture, and greatly improved my language skills. It was definitely worthwhile. "
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