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.
"Learned a lot about myself being in Berlin on my own, which was worthwhile, but the lack of value I felt like I was getting from my courses made it hard."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to trust myself and my capabilities and my French improved a lot. It was extremely stressful and at times downright unpleasant, but I'm proud of myself and my commitment to learning. It WAS worth it, but I think the importance of support systems for students studying abroad needs to be underlined more than it was. "
A student Middlebury College
"100% worthwhile. I've moved around my whole life and this term taught me more than I care to know about myself. But I had an excellent time figuring stuff like health care, insurance, transportation, and school out on my own. "
H D Middlebury College
"people"
Johnny G Middlebury College
"Dont wanna"
A student Middlebury College
"Getting to know a family in a different country is a great experience that was enough to make the program worth it. Being open to meeting total strangers is also a valuable skill/lesson."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a rich understanding of Parisian culture, French schooling, and the French language. "
A student Middlebury College
"My language skills and language confidence both improved dramatically. I also had a lot of solo time to reflect on myself: my academic path, career future and personal goals. That being said, I wish that the program duration had not been a full 4 months/ had not lasted well into the summer. "
A student Middlebury College
"While I am part of the majority of people who tend to roll their eyes when someone tells me their study abroad experience changed their life, I can now fully say that I understand the sentiment. You know nothing until you can compare your lived experiences with those of another country, it changes everything you know about the w..."
Anita B Middlebury College
"My experience abroad exposed me to new perspectives through travel and challenging coursework. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned more about being outdoors, traveling, and how to navigate other countries."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes. Improved language skills and independence."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about time management "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained many memorable experiences."
Toby G Middlebury College
"I learned so much about central europe and its role both in history and in current times. I didn't know very much before about this area and now I would love to come back."
A student Middlebury College
"i learned arabic "
Maddie P Middlebury College
"I learned what my weaknesses were. I learned what I love and hate about myself and who I become when I don't have enough intellectual stimulation in my environment. "
A student Middlebury College
"Much gained. It was worrthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned I do not want to live in a city and that there is much more cool things in europe to explore. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a ton about Polynesia and the South Pacific generally, a region I was not familiar with before going abroad there. I definitely plan to return. I also picked up running which is awesome."
Aidan S Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and how I address challenges. I think it was a worthwhile experience in terms of seeing more of the world but also learning more about myself."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of understanding and appreciation for foreign cultures, particularly French of course but also others of students I met and places I travelled. I felt that my global competency and citizenship increased, and I learned to be more adaptable and resilient as well as independent."
A student Middlebury College
"I examined my privilege a lot as a person . It gets me to approach and admire the way Cameroonians get through life despite hardship and in a way, inspire me to explore my spirituality "
Mai T Middlebury College
"Good"
Federico G Middlebury College
"I'm forever a Spelman woman. I know my worth and have the courage to be the voice of change that I hope to see in the world. "
Pearl O Middlebury College
