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 the culture, the independent life and about myself. Which I think as a student they are phases that are very important and shape one's transit to adulthood. I gained a larger scope of art history knowledge and yes it was definitely worthwhile. "
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"A whole new perspective on life, politics, and values from a different culture. As well as lasting friendships."
Margaret Sayre Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile to give me direction in what I want after study abroad and how I want to take my experience and apply it towards a good cause."
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"I learned that it's important to strike a balance between taking advantage of every travel/party/adventure moment while abroad and also making sustainably and mindfully. If you dedicate yourself to the language pledge, you won't regret it!"
Katherine Mayopoulos Middlebury College
"it was very hard but worthwhile. I did not learn only to speak a language or facts about a foreign country, I understood a completely different culture."
Mark J Middlebury College
"I learned more about Japanese culture and also the life of Japanese people. I learned how to communicate with Japanese people under various circumstances. I furthered my knowledge on my major subject as well. "
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"I learnt a lot about Australia its people, economy and history which is all new to me"
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"Had an awesome time! Learned so much outside of classes, Mainz is awesome city to be immersed in German culture, and found other students/communities to be super friendly and willing to speak German with me!"
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"I gained confidence, biology skills, and the ability to navigate in social situations where culture and language are not my own."
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"It was great "
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"I gained a lot from being alone in another country and figuring out how to be independent. "
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"I had a great time while in India. I learned a lot about being independent in a big city and in a school where students are encouraged to take initiative."
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"I gained a new outlook on life and a new perspective on the world. It was very eyeopening to study abroad in a developing country and see first hand the economic development the country is undergoing. "
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"It was a lovely change of scene, I loved the local area and academic culture, and traveled a lot. It was definitely worthwhile! "
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"A lot. Yes."
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"Despite my deep disappointment with the academic climate in Germany, I found my semester abroad meaningfully worthwhile. I found my self confidence boosted by my ability to run my life in a foreign language, I discovered breathtaking areas of an unfamiliar country and I found myself making unlikely friends with other students fr..."
Stefan Pla Middlebury College
"My Arabic improved tremendously!"
Toni Middlebury College
"Pants mean something different across the pond. Yes"
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"My Spanish improved and I was able to get immersed in the culture."
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"I learned a lot about myself quite frankly. I felt challenged like I never had, but in a very good way (maybe not in the moment sometimes but in the end). I learned about Spain by being integrated into daily life, which I wouldn't trade for anything. I did not make many friends there because it was mostly a commuter campus, so I..."
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"I significantly enriched my language skills and cultural knowledge while being fully immersed in a French city. I did find the experience ultimately worthwhile, despite chronic frustrations with my coursework. "
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"Learned how to live very independently"
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"Language skill, field work experience, and yes it was entirely worthwhile"
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"I learned how to live on my own."
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"I learned so much about the health system in Chile and how to interact with patients there. I learned less about the history/culture than I had thought I would because I had to invest so much time in my classes. "
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