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.
"Improved my Korean, got firsthand experience of Korean life, and ate great food. "
Ian R Middlebury College
"It was mostly worthwhile for the incredible experiences I had, and the people I met. Sydney is an amazing place, it would be hard to be bored there. The classes at USYD were, of course, comparatively dull, but not bad nonetheless (some great professors)."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a more realistic view of the United Kingdom and an opportunity to explore the rest of Europe. More importantly, I experienced physics classes taught at a significantly larger university than my home institution. The experience was definitely worthwhile in terms of my enjoyment and in my exposure to different academic en..."
A student Middlebury College
"Scotland is full of warm people, and the international atmosphere of Edinburgh makes for vibrant culture. I learned the need to self-motivate integration into the social scene, and (relatedly) to spend time with myself in a busy city setting. It was very, very worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a wealth of new experiences and new friends. It was the best decision I have made."
Noah G Middlebury College
"I gained a greater confidence in my research and writing abilities and learned a new way to approach texts through context and critical analysis without letting these stand in the way of personal discovery. While I felt disconnected from the university, especially socially, at times, the program was worthwhile academically, and,..."
A student Middlebury College
"yes"
Edmund M Middlebury College
"I found what i want in life"
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile. Learned a lot about how other cultures live, and also how they view the United States and Americans in general. "
A student Middlebury College
"I was able to observe many different cultures and see some important landmarks/cities/countries that are emblematic to Europe as a whole. "
Yianni G Middlebury College
"I learned to adapt and interact with the Athenian culture."
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile, but I would not have gone with middlebury."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living on my own, adapting to new environments, and building a life in a new place. It was very worthwhile."
Benjamin S Middlebury College
"so much fun great friends deep understanding of Prague tons of travel"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that I could really hack it out on my own. Even though, as an American college student, you have a lot of independence, being abroad and completely alone is a whole new ball game. I wasn't quite sure that I could do it but after spending an entire semester there, shopping for my own groceries, cooking my own meals, pla..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot specific to my major, a lot of general research skills, and some new things about British culture."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, very worthwhile."
Emily A Middlebury College
"I loved it. I learned a lot about how to do things on your own. I was very independent, I was one of the only students from Middlebury(and only girl) that went to UNSW, so i was forced to really branch out and take risks both socially and academically. "
Charlotte D Middlebury College
"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
