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 independence and time management skills. It was worthwhile but not entirely new or foreign for me."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned an incredible amount of independence a broader understanding of the world and a new culture. I loved immersing myself in the city I was in. It was absolutely worthwhile and I wish I could do it again. "
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"Yes, it was worthwhile! I am super happy that I can speak in Nepali now. I also gained completely new perspectives on being an American in a foreign country, the drawbacks of development aid efforts, INGOs, etc. "
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"I learned how to be a more independent person. "
John M Middlebury College
"I learned how to live by myself, how to cook for myself, how to use public transportation."
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"I learned a lot about how to live on my own. For example: buying my own groceries, making meals, and figuring out how to occupy myself in my free time. "
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"It was extremely worthwhile. I have never been that engaged in history or politics, but being in Prague where such important history is so recent made me fall in love with it."
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"Extremely worthwhile -- tons of life lessons were learned like how to get to school on public transport, how to make friends in an unfamiliar apartment or area, how to collaborate and live with people you don't know or get along particularly well with. "
William M Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of language skills. Yes it was worthwhile. "
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"I made friends who were way different from me, learned how to work in groups with all kinds of people, developed field skills, learned to live without a lot of modern comforts (ex. dryer, dishwasher, wifi, heat/electricity), fell in love with being outdoors all day. One of the best experiences of my entire life. "
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"It was worthwhile. I learned a lot about the culture and myself"
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"I gained a new perspective on how university works in other countries as well as an understanding of a different culture. Definitely worthwhile. "
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"Being independent was great for improving my own self-confidence. This was something I wanted out of the experience."
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"I learned a lot from classes, and also appreciated being exposed to such different cultures and environments. It was very much worth it."
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"I gained confidence exploring different countries alone (traveling alone). I learned to be self-reliant which included cooking for myself and living on my own."
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"Sydney is the prefect city! Amazing weather, outdoors component with the city life. SO much fun!!! Would recommend to any and everyone! "
Devon T Middlebury College
"I was able to developed a better perspective of how other countries percieve the US. It also allowed me to better understand the differences between one country and another. I also developed a higher level of independence. "
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"I learned about myself and Europe all together. "
Emily S Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the Pacific communities and the ways Samoa has changed over time. I learned about indigenous ways of living. I also gained new perspectives about religion, resilience, and social change. "
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"It was definitely worthwhile given the fact that I was able to learn so much about India as well as my personal connection to the country. I was able to travel a lot and learn so much about the different cultures within India as well. However, in terms of the program itself, it was very difficult to be so independent and not hav..."
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"I loved being able to fully immerse myself in the Danish culture while living in Copenhagen. While I did take advantage of traveling on the weekends, I also got to know the city very well. It was definitely worthwhile!"
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"It was absolutely worthwhile, especially if you like traveling while you're abroad. I got to meet so many people and experience so many cultures, that experience is priceless."
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"Learned how to live by myself and explore new countries."
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"How to live on my own, how to navigate in a foreign country, how to live in a city, how to get past language barriers."
Kyle M Middlebury College
"I think I gained a lot of self-confidence and an appreciation for independence while I was abroad. I feel more capable about traveling on my own and navigating transport outside of the U.S. I also have a greater appreciation for the South Pacific, particularly from my Pacific Biogeography and Biodiversity course. If given the ch..."
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