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 feel rewarded by the challenges of living independently and immersing myself in a foreign culture. Copenhagen is a unique and beautiful place, and its people are culture are equally so. I will forever remember my home in Cope and the incredible things I learned there. "
A student Middlebury College
"Different family values Different historical perspectives a whole new culture confidence in myself as an independent adult"
Christian B Middlebury College
"Cape Town is an amazing, beautiful, interesting place, especially if you have the opportunity to explore all parts of the city and learn about it's complicated political and social history. The classes I took at UCT really added to my understanding of South Africa as well as my experience in Cape Town but they were definitely de..."
Austin H Middlebury College
"I'm ready to graduate and get a job... school's a drag no matter where you are in the world."
A student Middlebury College
"Independence, Broader view of the world "
A student Middlebury College
"A bunch. Yes."
A student Middlebury College
"It was defiantly worthwhile for many aspects of my life but not the academic side. "
Harry W Middlebury College
"I loved exploring and being around different cultures. Would have invested more time with locals if I could do it again. It was worthwhile."
Robert B Middlebury College
"It put the world into context and made me realize what is truly important."
Emily H Middlebury College
"It was a definitely great opportunity to learn about England and other part of Europe, as well as learn to get in touch with British friends. But I also realized the education I used to receive was more suitable for me "
Ji Hye S Middlebury College
"I loved traveling Europe and seeing all of the amazing cities while visiting friends. "
A student Middlebury College
"Travel and gaining cultural education is second to none."
A student Middlebury College
"Spending a semester at Bogazici was great. It was everything I hoped from a study abroad experience."
A student Middlebury College
"independence and access to a city, learning from a society that functions extremely well; very worthwhile"
Madeleine L Middlebury College
"I learned that I would like to live in Amsterdam for the rest of my life. Yes, it was extremely worthwhile. If I had to do study abroad again I would go to Amsterdam, 100%, no doubt. But, I would probably choose a different program and company to go through rather than IES Abroad."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be completely independent in the way that I live. I also got to see much of the country and learn about a different culture. I also learned how to budget my time with six classes."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to get by on my own and to experience things outside of my comfort zone."
Matthew F Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of math, but it was not worthwhile because I did not have time to engage with the local culture or take advantage of being abroad. I only had time for math."
A student Middlebury College
"I am happy that I chose to go to Prague because I was somewhat naive to its eastern European aspect and the environment that I lived in there definitely gives me a totally different perspective on America and our history. If I had to reconsider what program I would go on, I think that I would have also looked into Copenhagen or ..."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained confidence, independence, and a better understanding of who I am. I experienced a very unique culture and got to learn about the history of the Czech republic from people who really lived it. I got to do an intensive film program that taught me a lot. I met amazing people in the Tisch program and the overall NYU prague ..."
Hannah M Middlebury College
"It was incredibly worthwhile, I feel I became much more independent and got a greater view of world cultures. I loved the traveling component."
Danielle C Middlebury College
"Amazing adventures with the boys"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained much experience traveling alone to different countries"
A student Middlebury College
"It was so incredibly worthwhile. Amsterdam marked major growth in my life as a student and a person. I was exposed to so many new places, people, perspectives and experiences and wouldn't trade my experience for anything. I am eternally grateful for this opportunity."
Emily C Middlebury College
"Scandinavia is an amazing place. "
A student Middlebury College
