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 a lot of independence. i gained a greater respect for other cultures."
A student Middlebury College
"Cultural immersion, Spanish practice, and community engagement were worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"i learned how to be an individual and enjoy myself while also putting myself out there to make friends"
A student Middlebury College
"Language skills, culture"
A student Middlebury College
"learn to navigate different cultures and understanding what I've learnt in class in context "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my own in a foreign country. I learned invaluable information from my awesome classes in music computing, computing, and music. Absolutely worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about how to live independently in a (foreign) city, and how to forge new relationships with people from such diverse backgrounds. I gained invaluable exposure to European cities, culture, people, institutions and environments, and was able to grow not only academically but personally as well."
Michael Borenstein Middlebury College
"Experienced a whole new culture/way of life"
Matthew Bosshart Middlebury College
"I learned about a new lifestyle."
A student Middlebury College
"I became more independent and gained more confidence. "
A student Middlebury College
"I generally got more experience being part of academia in a larger-university context. I felt like I constantly was comparing it to my experience with liberal arts at Middlebury. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained language skills and and amazing host family, and I learned to live on my own abroad which was a great challenge to overcome "
A student Middlebury College
"I think my biggest take-away from the program was getting real field experience in conservation biology- the discipline that I'm majoring in. We spent more than a month in the field in remote parts of Patagonia collecting data, which was challenging, fun, and exciting. I'll also take away an appreciation for the local Gaucho cul..."
Will Greene Middlebury College
"I gained a sense of independence. Having to learn how to interact and get along in a foreign country was incredibly helpful to my self-confidence. "
A student Middlebury College
"Friends and an experience in culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"A broader experience of the world and what it means to be "danish". Yes!"
A student Middlebury College
"definitely grew up a lot"
Amanda B Middlebury College
"It was very challenging socially which was definitely worthwhile."
Mattea Preece Middlebury College
"I learned more about independence and being more self-sufficient. The academics and international student body also provided me with new perspectives from which I can approach my studies."
A student Middlebury College
"I became a lot more independent and confident in my ability to navigate. I am very happy I went abroad. I think it was very important for my personal growth."
A student Middlebury College
"The amount of self-confidence you gain from thriving in a totally different country is unparalleled. I feel like I grew a lot from these experiences."
A student Middlebury College
"It was incredibly worthwhile, I grew tremendously as a student and a person"
A student Middlebury College
"Friends, a basic understanding of a new language, understanding of Danish culture."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained confidence and got to step outside of my comfort zone"
A student Middlebury College
"I think my biggest gain is to have learned how to live with/interact with locals in Delhi as individuals rather than view them through stereotypes. I learned to understand the ambitions and struggles of the Indian people."
Yuchen Zhu Middlebury College
