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.
"My year abroad expanded my world literarily, literally, and personally. It was more than worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained a lot of independence and confidence. I got a lot better at meeting new people and making friends with people who are from a different culture than me. Finally, I also loved traveling - I'm definitely inspired to adventure more in my backyard and want to go abroad again somewhere else."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a confidence for trying the new and foreign. it was incredibly worthwhile"
Noah S Middlebury College
"Regarding the above question, if I would choose the same program: While I did not enjoy this program and felt fiercely opposed to this country's policies, I am not sure that I would choose a different program. While perhaps another program would have been less devastating, it would have been so because I wouldn't have been so ex..."
A student Middlebury College
"Studying abroad absolutely turned my life around. I decided to participate in a full academic year program because I was unhappy at school, and not in a healthy mental or emotional state. I knew I needed a change, and Ireland provided that and so much more for me. I met some lifelong friends in my program, especially because we ..."
A student Middlebury College
"I think that being abroad reminded me that I live in a very intense bubble that thrives from students overcommitting and thinly stretching themselves to accommodate others. Abroad life helped me to take a step back to see all the different works at play and evaluate what things that I do within my everyday life at my home univer..."
A student Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I had never spent that much time abroad or really had any exposure to Europe and I cannot wait to go back"
A student Middlebury College
"The academic experience at Oxford is amazing. It is definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"Learned a tremendous amount about Tibetan Buddhism, Buddhism in general, and the issues that are facing the transition of Buddhism to Western cultures. In addition, learned how to live on my own in a developing foreign country. One of the most worthwhile things I have ever done in my life. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about very new ecosystems which was really valuable as an ecologist. I enjoyed the field excursions and found myself ready to return to the rigor of my home institution afterwards. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned what I was capable of when faced with many challenges. This was one of my most difficult semesters, but I also think it was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about European theatre history. I developed my acting skills and was able to apply those skills to the multiple performances we did over the course of the semester. "
A student Middlebury College
"Language Skill Exposure to different ways of life and lifestyles "
A student Middlebury College
"Gained living under a roof with friends. Better understood how to learn productively. And how to make time for the important things."
A student Middlebury College
"It was awesome meeting and traveling with local and study abroad students. The New Zealand landscape is beautiful, and I am so fortunate that I had time to explore. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that it is very difficult to live abroad, even for somebody like myself who has traveled a lot, and is fairly comfortable in new surroundings. It was a very good experience, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. "
A student Middlebury College
"I changed a lot of my political views after being in Copenhagen for a semester. I also got my first taste of independent living in a city. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that I love living in a city. I also had an amazing volunteering experience working for a charity that visits homes for the elderly with dementia. "
Elise C Middlebury College
"I learned what it's like to be surrounded by another culture. I wasn't able to read many things (especially in the beginning) and had to navigate and figure things out with limited use of my phone. It was definitely worth while. I learned about lot about myself and how to adapt to a new culture and live on my own. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned more about our world outside of America."
A student Middlebury College
"Extremely worthwhile, a politically radicalizing experience based in salsa rhythms and extreme generosity. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to speak Norwegian and had an amazing time exploring the country. It was absolutely worthwhile and I will actually be living in Oslo for the next year because I had such a good time!"
Emily S Middlebury College
"I was able to see firsthand the places I've studied and get a greater historical context for Classical Greece. I also learned about the history and turbulence of Athens from its first beginnings until today, and I've experienced the difficulties that a modern country is facing with an economic crisis. I've met amazing people and..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about healthcare around Europe, which is why I chose the DIS Medical Practice and Policy program. DIS also encourages travel, so I was able to visit everywhere I wanted to with the 3 weeks of breaks."
A student Middlebury College
"Through being vastly removed from my comfort zone, I learned how to live an everyday life totally independently. The school itself was not too challenging, but that enhanced the cultural aspect of living in Prague and allowed for more adventures, such as travelling."
Jonathan C Middlebury College
