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 how to be very independent, and how to work hard to immerse myself into a culture."
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"I built a strong work ethic. It is very rewarding to know I can handle lots of work, while still being able to have a good time. "
Eddie D Middlebury College
"Absolutely. You don't go to Oxford to fool around or make lots of friends. You go to study. There is nowhere better in the world to do that than Oxford."
hzc234 Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile. So special to have the opportunity to live and explore and begin to understand a culture that is so different yet beginning to resemble my own. I learned so much about Vietnam's history and culture, as well as a ton about modern society from host family and friends. I gained a personal relationship with th..."
a_student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. It took me out of my comfort zone but I met some really great people and I learned how to live on my own and budget my money. I don't regret it one bit."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about my self, and another part of the world."
A student Middlebury College
"In terms of being a geology major, this program is fantastic. Field camp was very full of learning and stressful at times, but worth it. The semester studies were decent, especially the semester long independent project."
Abra A Middlebury College
"Truly eye opening experience. Traveling around europe and making close friends is something I highly recommend. Could not have had a better experience on this program."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to be more independent and became more happy with myself."
Emma C Middlebury College
"Saw three countries in three months (as well as time spent in California at the start of the program) and learned so much about how the world works. The countries we visited each had their own unique perks and we saw and learned a lot. Not the easiest program in the world just in terms of physical, mental and emotional strain,..."
danny.nigh.9 Middlebury College
"Living in Norwich did not feel like the radical departure I expected study abroad to be, and it did not feel adventurous, but once I accepted this fact I came to really love the coziness of the city. UEA may be made of duly concrete buildings, but I liked the hub of campus and the surrounding broad is gorgeous which more than ma..."
A student Middlebury College
"Prague is a fantastic city with access to Europe. Go!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that I want to live more closely with the land. It was definitely worthwhile and I hope to return."
Mara M Middlebury College
"I loved living in London--it's a great city and there's so much to do. I also enjoyed seeing a different education system, though I prefer the liberal arts model. It was also nice to have and opportunity to try new things."
A student Middlebury College
"A lot of personal reflection time. It was fun being independent - cooking for myself and keeping my own schedule"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned an immense amount about Turkey and about the region - I can't wait to go back. It was incredibly rewarding to venture to a study abroad location that I had previously studied in classes at my home university. My Turkish skills improved throughout the semester and I was able to take classes that were challenging and int..."
Joseph F Middlebury College
"Absolutely worthwhile. I learned to be self-sufficient, open-minded and how to travel."
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely worthwhile; I learned so much about myself, the places I was, and the subject matter of the program - however, this was largely due to my own personal drive/choices and the amazing students I was surrounded by rather than program-specific classroom time."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained more independence and met some great people. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much from my experience and made so many lifelong friendships (hopefully)! It was absolutely worthwhile- I think everyone should go to New Zealand."
alex s Middlebury College
"I became much more independent and learned how to fully take care of myself. I learned a lot of hiking and camping skills. I learned a lot about wildlife and where my interests lie in biology. "
A student Middlebury College
"How to be a more critical reader, how to be a better academic writer, how to budget my limited time with nearly unlimited schoolwork and athletics. It was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned a ton about English culture, but even more about American culture - I was their only American by the end of the year so I was the authority on all things American. I wasn't born in America so in the states I never considered myself to be that American, but this year I realized just how American I am. I also learned so mu..."
A student Middlebury College
"How to live alone in a foreign country, how to figure out travel plans, how to budget for living expenses. "
henry.miles1 Middlebury College
"It's better to treat it like you've just moved there than to treat it like a vacation. I believe I got more out of the experience because I tried to create more meaningful relationships with the people. "
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