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 time management "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained many memorable experiences."
Toby G Middlebury College
"I learned so much about central europe and its role both in history and in current times. I didn't know very much before about this area and now I would love to come back."
A student Middlebury College
"i learned arabic "
Maddie P Middlebury College
"I learned what my weaknesses were. I learned what I love and hate about myself and who I become when I don't have enough intellectual stimulation in my environment. "
A student Middlebury College
"Much gained. It was worrthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned I do not want to live in a city and that there is much more cool things in europe to explore. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a ton about Polynesia and the South Pacific generally, a region I was not familiar with before going abroad there. I definitely plan to return. I also picked up running which is awesome."
Aidan S Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and how I address challenges. I think it was a worthwhile experience in terms of seeing more of the world but also learning more about myself."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of understanding and appreciation for foreign cultures, particularly French of course but also others of students I met and places I travelled. I felt that my global competency and citizenship increased, and I learned to be more adaptable and resilient as well as independent."
A student Middlebury College
"I examined my privilege a lot as a person . It gets me to approach and admire the way Cameroonians get through life despite hardship and in a way, inspire me to explore my spirituality "
Mai T Middlebury College
"Good"
Federico G Middlebury College
"I'm forever a Spelman woman. I know my worth and have the courage to be the voice of change that I hope to see in the world. "
Pearl O Middlebury College
"I developed my writing skills and learned and incredible amount of history. "
Zoe Eleni D Middlebury College
"Academically, I took courses I would never be able to at Middlebury. Most importantly, however, the year abroad puts you in a situation where you are forced to grow like no other. It was easily the most worthwhile experience. "
Nikhil S Middlebury College
"My language skills improved immensely and it was very rewarding to be immersed in a different culture,."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained confidence, new friends, and fabulous memories. I learned so much about Europe and feel like my education at Middlebury was really well supplemented by time abroad to have fun and meet new people. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
Catherine G Middlebury College
"Learned how to be uncomfortable and live a lifestyle like no other"
Max H Middlebury College
"Appreciated getting to try out a very different style of instruction, which ended up working much better for me than the traditional American lecture-style mode. Got a lot out of it in terms of knowledge & skills, but think the most important lesson for me was about how I best learn. "
A student Middlebury College
"I thought the local university and the city was amazing, however the disorganization and negligence of the local Middlebury staff overshadowed it"
A student Middlebury College
"That I am very financially unstable and I should be in contact with Student Financial Services"
A student Middlebury College
"to make friends, be in a new place, yes "
Katherine F Middlebury College
"Copenhagen is a great city to study abroad in and DIS is very well-run and worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot while studying abroad. I became more independent and learned how to navigate living in a city. I learned a lot about how to take care of myself when far from home. I think my experience was worthwile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to really be on my own. "
A student Middlebury College
