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 and learned a lot. It was definitely worthwhile; it's always worth it to put yourself in a new perspective and try to understand more of the world from a different view than you are used to. And of course, just going to new places you learn so much about the world around you."
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"My German language and writing skills vastly improved and I learned much about German culture firsthand. It was indubitably worthwhile. "
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"I gained confidence and comfort in speaking the language, made new friends, reached a deeper understanding of chinese culture, and became more confident in myself as an individual in a global world"
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"My experience was incredibly worthwhile. I gained cultural knowledge, strengthened my Spanish skills, and made friends with locals."
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"I was very independent while abroad which I think was good for me. I think some of the best parts of being abroad is just being able to live the day-to-day life in another culture. I also loved being able to visit a ton of Parisian museums (mostly free, thanks to being a local student). My french skills definitely improved, most..."
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"I learned about Central European culture as well as the affect that the Soviet Union had on Eastern and Central Europe. "
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"the language, being more independent"
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"I learned a lot about how to deal with challenging people. While it was difficult, I think I'm a more tolerant and understanding person because of it. Yes, it was worthwhile. "
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"I learned a lot about Chilean marine and terrestrial life through my marine biology courses and internship, and of course learned a new dialect of Spanish. However I would not say my semester was particularly worthwhile. "
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"- gained experience navigating an unfamiliar (smaller) city, organizing my own travel plans in a foreign country (transportation, accommodation, food, activities), learned what to do when plans don't work out - extremely worthwhile experience, exciting to leave the U.S. and see the opposite side of the world"
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"My time abroad was incredibly worthwhile. I gained and learned so much from my experience in Chile, I could probably talk about it for hours. A few key points are: First of all I gained a large network of "family" and friends that I know I'll keep in contact with. I was able to improve my Spanish greatly, at the end of my last..."
Diana McLeod Middlebury College
"I both improved my Spanish a lot and getting away from college in the US for a semester really gave me time to get to know myself."
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"I've learned to adapt and interact with the locals culture on top of improving my Chinese. Yes it was worthwhile. "
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"It was worth living in another culture"
A student Middlebury College
"Above anything else, I gained an understanding of another culture, and the ways in which it, as a European culture, is similar to and different from the American culture in which I grew up. Studying abroad was absolutely a worthwhile experience."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. Language and I began to understand the culture in a daily life and tangible ways rather than textbook lessons. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile."
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"I gained a break from my school. I got to travel around Europe and be completely selfish. "
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"Academically speaking, this was an incredibly rigorous experience that will prepare me for future challenges."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and how to live on my own. I learned that traveling can be so hard but so much fun. My time abroad was so worthwhile!"
Clare Robinson Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile because I have now seen a large portion of Morocco and feel like a have a good grasp on what the culture and people are like. I also think the program helped me overcome a number of previously held stereotypes. "
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"Made lovely non-French but European friends. I would feel comfortable pursuing graduate studies or working in France. "
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"I learned about another culture, how to be an adult, and a lot about myself. It was worthwhile and I wish I had spent a year abroad."
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"Yes, due to the academics and the community that the program inspires. "
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"It was absolutely worthwhile. I'm glad I had the time and opportunity to explore Australia and I know I'll be back. "
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