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 developed my writing skills and learned and incredible amount of history. "
Zoe Eleni D Middlebury College
"Academically, I took courses I would never be able to at Middlebury. Most importantly, however, the year abroad puts you in a situation where you are forced to grow like no other. It was easily the most worthwhile experience. "
Nikhil S Middlebury College
"My language skills improved immensely and it was very rewarding to be immersed in a different culture,."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained confidence, new friends, and fabulous memories. I learned so much about Europe and feel like my education at Middlebury was really well supplemented by time abroad to have fun and meet new people. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
Catherine G Middlebury College
"Learned how to be uncomfortable and live a lifestyle like no other"
Max H Middlebury College
"Appreciated getting to try out a very different style of instruction, which ended up working much better for me than the traditional American lecture-style mode. Got a lot out of it in terms of knowledge & skills, but think the most important lesson for me was about how I best learn. "
A student Middlebury College
"I thought the local university and the city was amazing, however the disorganization and negligence of the local Middlebury staff overshadowed it"
A student Middlebury College
"That I am very financially unstable and I should be in contact with Student Financial Services"
A student Middlebury College
"to make friends, be in a new place, yes "
Katherine F Middlebury College
"Copenhagen is a great city to study abroad in and DIS is very well-run and worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot while studying abroad. I became more independent and learned how to navigate living in a city. I learned a lot about how to take care of myself when far from home. I think my experience was worthwile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to really be on my own. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained independence skills from living on my own and traveling alone. I would say that the traveling really made it worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"Met cool people, learned more about myself and my values, and pushed myself out of my comfort zone, especially socially."
Noah G Middlebury College
"Gained even more cultural experiences, new way of life as well"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained spanish language skills"
Jamie H Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. My writing improved significantly, as well as my research, and "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained language skills. I also gained independence and realized how capable I am at doing things in a foreign country. I also gained time management, to do my work while still having fun. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about independence and taking care of myself. It was very worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained more self-awareness and independence, as well as expanding my world outside the US. "
Maria R Middlebury College
"I learned resilience and independence from my time abroad. All at once, I found myself responsible for meals, cooking, laundry, time management, and so many other things that I took for granted at Middlebury. Students are certainly far more in control of their academic journeys at Oxford, and though daunting at first, I grew to ..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a new language and made another family. It was very worthwhile."
Margaret C Middlebury College
"Strong academic skills; time management"
Xiyao H Middlebury College
"A n awesome getaway from the Middlebury campus and into one of the most vibrant, dynamic city in the world. I loved the opportunities the program had for us, especially academic internships and museum trips. I felt that a was way more confident communicating with people in French after the program ended, and felt part of the ci..."
Xiyao H Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile. I loved the experience of living and studying abroad and I am enthusiastic about future travel"
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