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 gained a lot of insight about myself, independence, a sense of calm, what I care about and what is not worth caring about, my role as an American citizen in the global world, the pros and cons of development; I expanded my view of the world and what is important to its continued success; what success means and is is so depende..."
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"I learned that you should atleast try and integrate into other cultures and not just assume that other people act similarly to those in your country"
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"I learned how to better defend my beliefs as well as how to understand and empathize with others. I gained amazing friendships and experiences I wouldn't have gotten otherwise. However I'm not sure if I would do this program again if I do it all over again."
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"Outside of school I learned an incredible amount over the course of the semester. Living and traveling in a foreign country/continent teaches someone unforgettable life lessons. "
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"I learned how to live somewhat independently in a big city. In some respects, yes it was worthwhile."
Toni Middlebury College
"Yes! I had a fantastic time learning how to be an adult and live completely on my own. I feel that I have experienced a tremendous amount of self-growth and would not change my experience for anything (even if I wouldn't necessarily do the same program again)."
Alyson Slater Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living in a city independently, as well as the Spanish culture and language. It was extremely worthwhile."
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"I gained perspective and a desire to see much more of the world. I also was able to significantly improve my ability to speak Spanish and learned a lot about Spanish culture in particular."
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"Definitely worth while, gave me great amount of independence"
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"I learned how to rely on myself."
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"Totally worthwhile. I met so many relatives and learned that I loved the Israeli culture. Had a great experience playing with the university basketball team."
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"Yes "
Nicholos Wilkinson Middlebury College
"Greatly improved my Spanish. Learned to navigate the world by myself."
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"I became a more independent person."
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"It was not worthwhile."
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"Because of the location of the program, you get a very immersive experience in that many of the locals do not speak English. My time in Thailand felt very "authentic". The classes were honestly nothing too special, but they provided experiences I would not have been able to have at my home university. There are homestays which s..."
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"I learned so much about myself and got to make new friends, experience a new culture, and travel. It was absolutely worthwhile and the best time of my life. "
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"I learned so much from my experience abroad, in so many ways. I greatly improved my French skills, but I also learned a lot about myself- how to survive and enjoy a completely different culture and environment. "
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"It wasn't worth it. I mean I am happy that I achieved language proficiency, but I could have done that another way. "
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"Learned how to live independently and interact with people whose professional and social cultures are very different from mine."
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"I was able to live in Israel for four months."
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"It was not a cultural enlightening experience, but the academics made it all worth it!"
Christina Brook Middlebury College
"I learned my limits and how I interact in a new place, I learned to be my own advocate, I learned about Chilean culture and history. Yes."
Rebecca Freeman Middlebury College
"Because I had much free time outside of the architecture school, I got to work out, go to activities/events I was interested in, get to know people, and explore Ireland a lot. The course load was not too heavy, so my time at UCD feels more like a gap semester than college. I really appreciate the chance to escape the "big bubble..."
Ke Yu Middlebury College
"This experience was worthwhile. Even though it wasn't always the most carefree or fireworks amazing experience, I still met some great people and enjoyed my classes and feel like a part of the community. Most importantly though, it all depends on your outlook and how you approach the situation. If you wanna sit in your room and ..."
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