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 loved it and I am excited to go back. Japan really became home for me!"
A student Middlebury College
"Improved Spanish level, new friends from around the world, ability to live on my own, YES"
A student Middlebury College
"I have always felt that speaking is my weakest area in studying Chinese, but after speaking only Chinese every day it improved so much. I now feel comfortable applying my language skill to professional tasks and can explain myself clearly on many topics. Using only Chinese gave me the unique opportunity to learn about Chinese cu..."
Rowen Price Middlebury College
"Yes! I gained a lot of independence and confidence; my Spanish skills also improved greatly."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of spanish skills and cultural competency skills as well as life long friends from Spain, the US, and other countries. "
Sarah Asch Middlebury College
"There are honestly too many things to type up. My biggest takeaway is that the world is wider than you can imagine, and that with a little effort and extroversion you can discover things and people that will undoubtedly teach you in ways that no school or institutional can. The experience was 100% worthwhile."
Naina Horning Middlebury College
"I gained the ability to converse normally with native Spanish speakers, something I hadn't really been able to do before. I also learned a bit of "adulting" living on my own and basically fending for myself. "
A student Middlebury College
"I furthered my Spanish skills and made lots of friends. I also got the interesting experience of going to a European university It was very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a better understanding of myself, and how I am capable of living in a new place on my own. It was worthwhile, and while these are probably not the best four month of my life, they were definitely four months that I will never forget. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of clarity from this program. I think going abroad brings a lot of clarity but I think being a Chinese-American in China was a very interesting experience that while brought with it a lot of consequences, was ultimately very beneficial and helpful to my personal growth. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about cultural nuance, and also how being good at a foreign language doesn't mean you're competent at navigating the culture."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned more about the Dutch culture. I also was able to experience other cultures by traveling. I was able to meet new people and meet up with old ones. Def worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile. I met Spanish friends and it absolutely opened my eyesight. "
Xingzi Xu Middlebury College
"I improved my language ability and gained a greater cultural perspective."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of history from a Mexican perspective. It was absolutely worthwhile. I also just learned lots of things from my peers. "
Juliana Dunn Middlebury College
"I learned so much in my time abroad. I also was given time to explore my surroundings and enjoy myself. I made new friends too. I would do it again in a heart beat."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the history and culture of Central Europe. "
A student Middlebury College
"World view and experiences I will never forget."
Conrado Banky Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about Danish culture, and ended up developing a real affinity for it. Great place, great people. I also learned about areas of neuroscience that aren't typically taught at the undergraduate level in the U.S., making it a really unique experience."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about Spanish culture and about myself as I navigated a new environment. My language skills improved so much and I became more confident in them. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to adapt to a new environment and embrace independence. I also learned how to use public transportation. 100% worthwhile experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"Different cultures throughout Europe "
Kevin Maxwell Middlebury College
"I gained an appreciation as well as newfound perspective into Russian society and Russian culture that simply would not have been possible without spending the time I did in the way that I did in Moscow. I also gained a great deal of confidence from my Russian language skills, as I was able to complete an internship and particip..."
A student Middlebury College
"Did a lot of growing in all the solitary time I had since I had like 3 friends, but biggest thing I learned is that I have to rely on myself and only myself to get things done."
A student Middlebury College
"Fake people exist all over the world. Don’t believe in what your home institution boasts about, that’s propaganda. "
Sylvia Choi Middlebury College
