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.
"My experience was very worthwhile. I learned a lot and was exposed to many new things from my travels. The Study Tour Aspect was amazing, best part of the program."
A student Middlebury College
"Independence and confidence. "
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely, it was filled with personal growth and new experiences."
Nadine Nasr Middlebury College
"The experience was definitely worthwhile. I gained a lot of confidence by living on my own and experience a new culture. I also gained a lot of memories I will cherish"
Kyle Meredith Middlebury College
"I learned about future career paths"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of independence, especially from traveling alone. The experience pushed me out of my comfort zone, and it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Time management is important and you should plan out / set goals for what you hope to accomplish from the beginning. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a much better understanding of the culture and history of Europe, as well as other countries' views of the U.S., which were very interesting. Definitely worthwhile to get to experience new countries that are so different from the U.S."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live by myself in a foreign country where I didn't know anyone. It was extremely liberating and sparked my interest in living abroad. I am so glad that I did it and will take all the skills I learned and experiences I had with me for the rest of my life."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a great deal about countries that were not England, as I only interacted with international students all semester. That was certainly the most rewarding aspect of the semester, and I am so glad I had the chance to study abroad for that reason. Did not learn a great deal in my classes. Became much better at managing log..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my own in a completely new culture, which was definitely worthwhile, although I wouldn't say this is the best program for complete "cultural immersion"."
A student Middlebury College
"I got to know how it feels like to live in a cosmopolitan city (London) and how to balance life with work as a result."
A student Middlebury College
"The main take away was that I got to experience living on my own in Europe which was not easy at all and that I got to travel all over Europe."
Logan Wright Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the Australian culture and it was definitely worthwhile. I made so many friends, many of whom were American from different schools, who I would not have met otherwise. "
A student Middlebury College
"The best 3 months of my life. Made the greatest friends ever and would love to live in London after graduation. "
Trent Sorenson Middlebury College
"awesome to travel"
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to be independent, living and traveling on my own! Very worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"Improving my mathematical maturity. Having confidence in my abilities."
John Anthony Bowllan Middlebury College
"I learned that its good to travel and experience new things"
A student Middlebury College
"I became more culturally aware. I learned to be more independent and sociable. Every experience I had in Paris was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"independence, confidence, travel experience"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned more about myself and got to experience different cultures of different countries. It was very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Improved my language skills a lot and learned a lot about France. Definitely worthwhile."
Charles Hull Middlebury College
