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.
"In addition to gaining an extreme increase in confidence and my abilities, I learned how to truly live in the moment and that productivity can be achieved through different mindsets and measured in different ways. I also learned that the American educational system can be extremely one-sided in teaching its history (especially o..."
Georgia Grace Edwards Middlebury College
"I learned about how to navigate different cultures and overall had an amazing time."
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"I learned about New Zealand history and politics."
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"I enjoyed the freedom and flexibility that this program allowed in terms of independent travel + free time throughout the week. Taking classes alongside Indian students while living with Americans provided balance between cultural exposure + comfort. Though there were moments of frustration or isolation, I am overall very glad t..."
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"Gained a better cultural understanding of Spain. Was Able to travel through some incredible places"
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"Traveling the Irish countryside gave a cool glimpse into a rural culture that's hard to come by, even in the more remote parts of the state. Irish culture is awesome too."
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"Incredible improvement in my language abilities, the ability to travel freely, new friends and memories, etc."
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"I learned what its like to be uncomfortable a lot of the time and I learned what it feels like to finally be comfortable in a place where you were once very uncomfortable. I learned how to be alone in a place where I didn't know a lot of people and didn't speak the language. I learned how to think and speak in another language. ..."
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"I learned how to truly take care of myself, and how to thrive out of discomfort. It was absolutely worthwhile."
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"I majorly improved my Spanish language skills and learned to drop fear of asking seemingly stupid or forward questions. The program was absolutely worthwhile. I also learned I was incredibly lucky to have not experienced intense daily sexism to the same extent that many of my peers (both local and foreign) experienced. "
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"Academic and personal independence. So worthwhile. "
Minori Fryer Middlebury College
"I learned Chinese, a lot about Chinese politics and society, and how to live successfully in a foreign city. I gained a lot. It was worthwhile, but I wish I put myself out there more."
Nathan Rose Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of experience in terms of navigating an unfamiliar space, specially because the school did not provide a lot of outings and events for us. "
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"I perfectioned my Spanish speaking skills"
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"i learned a lot about privilege and poverty because perspective is shoved in your face whether you like it or not."
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"Language skills, cultural experience, new perspective"
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"I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge from the tutorials I took, great choral music experience, and an appreciation of necking pints at the pub. So yeah, worthwhile. "
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"It was totally worthwhile! I gained exposure to a new culture and different ways of doing things, which was extremely exciting. I also gained so much confidence. Finally, more than 10 year later, it's shaped so much of what I've done- living and working in Argentina and Uruguay for 5 years, walking Saint James' Way (definitely..."
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"I learned so much about the importance of the humanities, community living, and the balance of work and leisure."
Timothy McGovern Middlebury College
"I integrated and associated with Jordanian and Arab culture in new and profound ways. Although this was difficult as a female, it was also enlightening and worthwhile."
Cassandra Middlebury College
"Definitely improved my language skills, but didn't get to know many Spaniards other than my host family."
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"Yes, I've learned a lot about my own process but also got a glimpse at what being an academic would look like."
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"I gained an understanding of a different world and met people in what I found to the nicest community I've ever been a part of. It was very light on academic rigor, which I enjoyed because I found the goal of my time there just to live and experience living in a completely different place. "
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"I picked up a greater respect for a foreign culture and different way of life. It was truly rewarding. "
Dominick Tanoh Middlebury College
"Learning about Japan, the good and the bad was super worthwhile. Exploring nature in Japan and learning about how Japan does food was super fun. Even small interactions had a lot to teach on how different the world can be. The most important lesson I learned however was how to live there. That is to say, Tokyo and most Japanese ..."
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