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.
"Lots of cultural exposure, city living, very worth while"
A student Middlebury College
"It is hard to qualify what I learned in four months abroad in just a few lines, especially having just gotten back. I think my answer to this question will develop as I reintegrate. Academically, I learned a great deal about the historical and present political context of Chile, the education system, and the society as a whole. ..."
A student Middlebury College
"That I have so much more to experience abroad. "
Jocelyn Zemach Middlebury College
"How to live in someone else's house, become a presence in their family, how to be alone and navigate and trust myself to get places and make things happen. "
A student Middlebury College
"Independence, ability to navigate a new city, learned how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, gained exposure to a wonderful city and culture. Absolutely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"yes"
Alexander Christopher Middlebury College
"the best experince of my life"
Thomas Bean Middlebury College
"Everything. Yes worth the money"
A student Middlebury College
"My french improved and I learned a lot from the experience of living with a french family. "
A student Middlebury College
"Improved my academic skills quite a bit."
Hayk Harutyunyan Middlebury College
"I learned a variety of field biology skills, I learned how to grind and laugh through tough situations, I learned all about the wildlife of the Okavango, and I gained a whole bunch of close relationships. "
Ben Borgmann-Winter Middlebury College
"Yes, absolutely - I mostly learned how to be a self-sufficient adult and balance a 25-hour-a-week internship with 3 classes."
Jordan Killen Middlebury College
"Empathy, curiosity, the importance of asking questions continually but putting the care for others above everything else. Never ever think or assume you know something, just keep inquiring about it."
A student Middlebury College
"A million golden memories. A willingness to dare. A respect for those leading me as well as an appreciation for tough love and the environment it belongs in. So many people to look up to."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a ton of Russian."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an interest in science and the ocean."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an international perspective, confidence, and a better understanding of my self and how the US influences the world. Incredibly worth wild. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained lifelong friends, fluency in portuguese, and a deeper understanding of Brazilian life and culture."
A student Middlebury College
"-I significantly expanded my African network at ALU by connecting with students, professors, and entrepreneurs from all over the Continent. -I got to practice my French by speaking to Mauritian citizens every day. - I conducted research in political science and gained valuable insights about the quality of Mauritian demo..."
Sena Voncujovi Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about my limits and how to stretch them. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a remarkable understanding and interest in the natural history of Patagonia. I also learned and experienced the importance and difficulty of conservation planning in rural areas like Patagonia. My study abroad experience was incredibly worthwhile overall. "
Rebecca Holdhusen Middlebury College
"It was COMPLETELY worthwhile. I believe studying abroad should be something every undergraduate student embarks on. As a result, I consider myself to be a citizen of the world."
A student Middlebury College
"I grew a lot in terms of my ability to be independent and to have to tackle new and challenging situations on my own. I was able to travel a lot which was an amazing experience. I also got to meet many other students not just from Sweden but from all around the world which led to many meaningful connections and friendships."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to better live on my own, budget, and find new social and educational opportunities."
A student Middlebury College
"loved living in london"
A student Middlebury College
