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 would definitely say that I gained more outside the classroom than I did inside the classroom, which doesn't mean that my classes were useless but, rather, indicates the value of living in a french-speaking country."
Isabel L Middlebury College
"It WAS worthwhile because I got to travel and I LOVE traveling and getting to explore new cultures and have those experiences. "
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile! It helped me to put life in the US into perspective--I found that I like aspects of British and European life more than aspects of American life, which was enlightening. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about independence and that i was capable of much more than i gave myself credit for. It was 100% worthwhile -- everyone with the opportunity to travel abroad should."
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about my habits and how I live in an apartment in a city with my roommate. "
Gregory S Middlebury College
"I learned sometimes you have to stop and smell the roses"
A student Middlebury College
"While there I learned a lot about British culture and perspectives on various topics such as their view on U.S. politics or gun control. At the same time, I gained a greater appreciation for America and the comforts of home. "
A student Middlebury College
"A new appreciation for America and American relations abroad. Also a new love for foreign culture."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a greater understanding of a different culture and got to live in a place that is different than where I have ever lived before"
Joseph Z Middlebury College
"So incredibly worthwhile. Going abroad and going to India specifically was one of the most challenging things I've ever done, but if you handed me a plane ticket back there I would go in a heartbeat. I learned more about myself, my expectations for myself as an individual, and how I see the world and its people than I ever have ..."
Izzy K Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about culture, I learned how to make myself happy and I have gained so much self-confidence. "
Sara S Middlebury College
"I learned many different countries cultures from traveling all over Europe. Extremely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"What I wanted to study post Middlebury."
A student Middlebury College
"I see the world differently now, my perspective has grown."
Lisa S Middlebury College
"Yes it was worth while. It gave me a chance to slow down and experience a whole different world"
A student Middlebury College
"I grew as a person during my Study Abroad and I am grateful for what I was able to experience."
A student Middlebury College
"The biggest thing I gained was social confidence and a sense of self worth that I don't think I would have been able to find trapped in my small community at home"
Sarah C Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. Incredible, eye opening experience."
A student Middlebury College
"It was! I made a lot of new friends, who were able to give me a cool insight on what the world thinks of American culture, as well as a great introduction to British culture."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a new understanding of the different cultures that make up a good portion of the rest of the world. It was 100% worthwhile, might be the highlight of my college career. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was a very worthwhile experience; however, the students and the extracurricular activities dominated the experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"Introspective thinking led me to better understanding myself. Absolutely the best semester of my life."
A student Middlebury College
"I loved living in a city, and being in Scandinavia. I felt so comfortable living there and it truly felt like home. I learned a lot about being independent and getting by without knowing the local language. "
Jessie K Middlebury College
"I learned so much while being abroad: how to live independently, how to shed judgment and prejudice, how to live in the moment. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"This program was incredible. In addition to gaining extensive knowledge about Buddhism, I gained so much insight into myself, my beliefs, and the way that I think about the world. "
Jonah H Middlebury College
