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.
"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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"I gained incredible friends, amazing academic experience, and an appreciation for the beautiful city of Copenhagen. It was incredibly worthwhile, I would do anything to do it again. "
Amanda Bozorgi Middlebury College
"It was so worthwhile. I became a much better writer, editor, and scholar with all of the one-on-one attention of the tutorial system and peer editing, and the independent-learning way of Oxford. I loved how free I was to make up my own schedule for learning - going to whatever lectures I wanted to (I went to LOTS just because th..."
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"It was very much worthwhile. Most importantly, I learned how to travel and connect with people from different backgrounds."
Liz Perrotta Middlebury College
"Good academics, good culture, cool to experience something different."
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"Improved my Spanish a ton, learned about Spanish culture and got a more worldly perspective"
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"My writing, editing, and research skills improved immensely. I can now skim through several books, identify important arguments and thoughts, and compose a 7-8 page paper in one week. I made new friends, played frisbee, talked to people with different views than my own, and made connections for life. "
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"I learned how to be independent and so far it's been really helpful. "
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"I made some pretty amazing friends and saw places I’ve always wanted to go. In all honesty, Prague is a great place to study abroad because you can live cheaply during the week, enjoy your classes, and then travel anywhere for very cheap on the weekends. "
Isabel sessions Middlebury College
"I definitively improved as a writer, and gained confidence in writing more professionally. It was also fascinating working under the Oxford system. I definitely found it a worthwhile experience... I just wish my Independent Research Professor had been more professional. "
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"More Chinese "
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"Exposure to unfamiliar culture. "
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"Unique cultural experience, opportunities to travel, unique course offerings, amazing professors"
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"I gained a lot of experience just simply living in a city. I had never lived in a city or in an apartment on my own/with students my age so cooking, navigating, being safe was all a new and great experience. Also, traveling on my own and so often was also a great life experience. "
Molly Freeman Middlebury College
"I made a lot of American friends from other colleges that I still hang out with. I also learned how to write an 8 page essay in 3 hours which I think will help me going into senior year. I learned to work and study material at a new level and became a much stronger writer. I also had the opportunity to travel around other countr..."
Jill Staufer Middlebury College
"My experience abroad was worthwhile because I had other friends in my program and in Europe and because I learned a great deal about myself and what I want for my future, but not because of the university i was studying at or the academic courses I was taking. "
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"It was a challenging experience in pretty much all aspects, but most definitely worthwhile! Not only did I learn more of the language, I also learned more about life in France and living in a different country in general. I think that the experiences I had have given me a new perspective on the world as well as a renewed sense o..."
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"Language improvement. A new sense of autonomy and ability to be independent"
Nicolas Plume Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile, I can now say with confidence that Chinese is my second language."
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"To be independent and yes"
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"I learned a lot about Oxford as a town and university, and about both British museums and museums worldwide. Completely worthwhile. "
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"I learned that I am a much more capable student than I have previously given myself credit for. "
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"During my time abroad I learned how to be independent while also learning to make new friends who I wouldn't normally have on campus. My host family was the best part of my experience, and although it was a bit awkward in the beginning I looked forward to eating a meal with them everyday and practicing Italian. "
Alejandra Chavez Middlebury College
"My language improved vastly, so in that respect yes. "
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"Being in an apartment, I learned how to live on my own. It was worthwhile."
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