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 about living on my own because Middlebury College is a bubble and you don't have to deal with a lot of the things you normally deal with outside of school "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an much more worldly mindset and perspective. I know can imagine myself living in Europe more long term in the future. It was very worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a great deal about overcoming personal adversity, as well as about the wonderful archipelago of Indonesia, especially beautiful Bali and Java and the wonderful people who made me feel welcome there."
A student Middlebury College
"I loved having the chance to take niche classes that might be hard to find at other institutions. I also loved the social environment at SOAS. It was remarkably warm and welcoming. It is strongly community-oriented despite its urban location. "
A student Middlebury College
"My Spanish definitely improved a lot. I wouldn't say it was worthwhile necessarily. "
A student Middlebury College
"German skills, independence. Yes, but the hair-ripping stress wasnt. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned some of British culture and a greater perspective on America's place in the world. I learned how to handle myself alone in a city, how to balance legal drinking and pub culture with academics. I improved athletically by playing a sport at the University and regularly attending the University gym. I became more comforta..."
A student Middlebury College
"Engineering courses, yes"
A student Middlebury College
"During the program, I had the chance to travel to lots of different places in India, which allows me to witness the diversity that is presented in this country. "
A student Middlebury College
"learned about my self and my passions"
A student Middlebury College
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A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much. I learned how to be independent, live on my own, and make new friends and have new experiences in a foreign place. It was 10000% worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"The love for travel"
Charles Midgley Middlebury College
"Opened my eyes to opportunities on a global scale"
Alice Butler Middlebury College
"I gained a new sense of independence and met so many new people. It was beyond worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"The Danish language, a connection to my culture, a beautiful norwegian wife... so basically everything I could have asked for and more. Well, I still live in Copenhagen with plans of starting a family here, so yeah, I guess you could say it was worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about myself and I grew stronger as a person"
A student Middlebury College
"I want to move back to Amsterdam"
A student Middlebury College
"So very much. A completely different perspective on the world from the SE Asian vantage point, learning first hand about the problematic nature of post-colonialism and tourism, wonderful friends, teachers and contacts and a love of this part of the world that I didn't really know existed. "
Reed Martin Middlebury College
"Not abroad of course, but learned so much about group process and working I a team and building science and history of VT, etc"
Emma Picardi Middlebury College
"I became more independent and feel that I have new perspectives on the world but also more specifically gained skills and knowledge for my major"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live and experience the world on my own. It was very hands-off so I gained exposure on self-managing my workload. "
Juan Andrade-vera Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living independently and budgeting myself."
Susanna B Middlebury College
"So many life skills, problem solving, travel logistics, coping with issues and learning how to manage everything, cooking, safety, transportation...etc."
Colby Morris Middlebury College
"Living with other people is hard"
Bryan Caraballo Middlebury College
