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.
"It was great to get to really become a part of a new family, and learn a different method of living. "
Douglas S Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about South African healthcare and the challenges they face. This knowledge can be applied to my learnings about other healthcare systems. It was definitely a worthwhile experience. I also got to go to amazing and beautiful places and make new friends. It was a good break from regular college life."
Alexander B Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. I learned about my own adaptability and felt a sense of empowerment from the experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much I don't know where to begin. I learned to cook for myself, I learned how to be a much more independent student, I learned that I really love Biology (I fell in love with learning about animal locomotion). It was an amazing experience and I am so glad I did it"
Nicolas K Middlebury College
"I am a changed person. I have more confidence, I'm happier, I'm more outgoing, and I feel liberated. I loved my program."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be more self-sufficient, and how to interact with a variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures. It was certainly worthwhile. "
Laura H Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about being by myself. It was very worthwhile and that one semester was just enough for me. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned all about the culture of Cape Town and the history behind an amazingly determined country."
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. Getting to take classes about the US healthcare and justice system from a welfare state perspective was shocking and worthwhile. Living in an egalitarian society has also completely reshaped the way I will allow myself to be treated in the US. We have a lot to learn. A lot. "
A student Middlebury College
"What I learned was more than worthwhile and it will affect what I do with the rest of my life. I learned a lot about myself and about how I can make the change I hope to see in the world. I also established relationships with people and organizations that I plan on maintaining, and that will continue to inform my education."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about Chilean culture and also about the Chilean health system. I also learned about the indigenous groups in Chile and about how their negative relationship with the country and resulting inequality"
Emily N Middlebury College
"I gained independence and maturity. It was definitely worthwhile"
Margaret B Middlebury College
"I gained independence and a more cultured view. I could not have gained that while staying at home."
A student Middlebury College
"new perspective, more self-direction and confidence"
A student Middlebury College
"Self-awareness and friends."
zoe.kaslow Middlebury College
"Independence, confidence in navigating and living in a large city, amazing international exposure and travel. Definitely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile, I learned a lot about the Australian culture and the traveling was absolutely amazing."
Alex P Middlebury College
"I got a lot of life experience and a great overview of the health network globally as well as how policy is developed. It was worth it as I made some very great friends and loved working on/presenting my independent study project."
Eleanor C Middlebury College
"The significance of culture and history and travel."
Student 1 Middlebury College
"I learned how to exist in a different place other than Middlebury and be on my own. Definitely worth it!"
A student Middlebury College
"I had the most amazing semester. I have a hard time being away from home and I'm so happy I didn't let that hold me back from studying abroad. This city is completely magical and the people I met here and the things I experienced (three days in the Highlands, Christmas fair, friends, trip to Rome) were absolutely incredible. Wou..."
Sophie D Middlebury College
"I learned that I don't want to do research in the tropics, but may be interested elsewhere. I also gained a lot of confidence doing field work."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be adaptable to new or unfamiliar situations. It is important to let yourself try new experiences and to set outside of your comfort zone. The best way to take advantage of this program is to say yes to every program activity and to every travel opportunity available to you. These pursuits and throwing myself in..."
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely. I gained time spent in another country. I did a lot of yoga and saw a lot of places. "
A student Middlebury College
