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 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!"
A student Middlebury College
"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."
A student Middlebury College
"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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"It was definitely worth it. I meet people I probably wouldn't have become friends within the Middlebury bubble. It was a lovely reset from the sometimes toxic Middlebury environment. I learned to be more open-minded, optimistic, and less judgemental."
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"I gained a fresh perspective from Australians, and also gained a new perspective on the field of sustainability. "
A student Middlebury College
"Deeper reading & writing skills, patience, local culture"
Jaeden L Middlebury College
"My language schools improved greatly and I had a lot of time to explore Berlin and Potsdam and to enjoy the summer which was nice."
A student Middlebury College
"I got to experience a new city, which was a good experience and not one I would have been able to have otherwise. Academically and professionally I did not gain much."
A student Middlebury College
"I would say I thought it was a worthwhile experience. I learned a lot about Scandinavian culture and met some wonderful people. "
Spencer K Middlebury College
"I gained new insights in the world and new friends"
A student Middlebury College
"Independence "
Sarah M Middlebury College
"I learned self reliance, adaptability, and I am very very happy with my improvement in Italian"
Jack L Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"To soak in every day! Yes."
A student Middlebury College
"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. "
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"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. "
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Johnny G Middlebury College
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"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."
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"I gained a rich understanding of Parisian culture, French schooling, and the French language. "
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