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 to be more confident in social and professional settings in Spanish. I learned to navigate feelings of not fitting in and finding things that brought me joy despite feelings of frustration."
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile, but I do wish everything was on the same level as the quality of the program itself. The number one thing I learned is that I will never live in a dorm ever again"
Rostyk Y Middlebury College
"Learned how to adapt to a culture very far from my own."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much. I learned a lot about myself and how to live in a new culture. I definitely grew as a person. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about various other cultures, and I learned independence. It was definitely worthwhile."
Owen F Middlebury College
"Learnt the local culture, improved my French skills, became more independent..."
A student Middlebury College
"Being abroad is such a great learning experience. You learn how to adjust to a foreign city and immerse yourself in a new culture. It can be tough at times, but I grew so much and explored cities all around France and Europe. I would absolutely do it again in a heartbeat if I could."
A student Middlebury College
"yes It was worthwhile. I embraced my European heritage"
shark Middlebury College
"I gained and learned so much from my time abroad. Both academically and in terms of my language skills and my personal growth and confidence. It was challenging but worth it."
A student Middlebury College
"independance, spanish, got an internship, time mamangement, all the above"
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile - I gained a level of wordliness and independence that I did not possess prior, and it was the best and fastest way to improve my language comprehension skills"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained spanish skills, experience living on my own, made new friends. Yes, it was worthwhile."
Teddy P Middlebury College
"it was worthwhile, I just wish I was better financially and mentally prepared "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that what is most important in life really is the strength of your relationships with people. Feeling on the outside of a culture and society for a while really makes you think about what does matter in your life. This was absolutely a worthwhile experience."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned new things about all of life in general, and the UK specifically. Absolutely worthwhile."
Josiah D Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile and I learned a lot in my classes and about Brazil. It was socially pretty isolating, though, and I wish I had more support from the program to get my through that. "
A student Middlebury College
"Gained a lot. "
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely a worthwhile experience. Gained a lot of linguistic experience + perspective around the world around me."
Ben W Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile!"
Celeste A Middlebury College
"Logistical planning was my best new skill "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much not only about myself, but about who we are as people. It was unforgettable and getting to spend it with people who used to be complete strangers and are now some of my closest friends is something I will cherish forever."
A student Middlebury College
"Awesome experience that allowed for plethora of traveling at a low cost"
A student Middlebury College
"Yes it was worthwhile because I gained a whole new perspective and experience on Europe. "
William C Middlebury College
"I gained a more global mindset beyond what I originally had. Being able to interact with locals in a foreign country allowed me to see other sides of issues, as well as learn a new way of life."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a sense of independence. It was worthwhile, although I think I have a somewhat pessimistic outlook on it. "
A student Middlebury College
