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.
"During my semester I got to experience another culture and a different type of learning environment. It was definitely worthwhile. It was the perfect Febmester experience. I got to travel and start school when my other friends were. Also coming here, starting classes again was not as scary as it was for other Febs who hadn't..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about being on my own in a big city. I loved London, it is now one of my favorite cities. Although classes did not meet as often as they do at Middlebury, I had a lot of free time to enjoy myself abroad and I really got to know London well. "
kaiblee Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and how I handle situations. I had a lot more independence over there and I think I learned a lot from it."
A student Middlebury College
"Looking back, I'm not sure if I would have studied at St. Andrews for my Febmester. I think that I would have really enjoyed doing a backpacking trip in Asia or South America because I had spent time in Europe before doing my Febmester and it would have been great to try something different. I made some really great friends,..."
A student Middlebury College
"Interdisciplinary teaching is a popular concept in education today. This program and the absolutely top-notch team of teachers and staff at Williams-Mystic come closer to achieving a true interdisciplinary approach than any other school I've seen yet. The program is unique in that all the professors and staff know exactly what i..."
Quinn B Middlebury College
"I learned how to work as an artist on my own. It was worthwhile but the school while offering the facilities did not give us much guidance or assistance in making use of them. The classes were not as thorough as my home institution. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an understanding of the world around me but felt very trapped on the island. "
nickbailey4 Middlebury College
"Deeper understandings of cultural divisions"
A student Middlebury College
"I made several great friends and was exposed to a beautiful country. I learned that I'm more suited to a small school like Middlebury!"
dan.w.reed Middlebury College
"It was very worth while. I learned how to fully emerge myself in a culture that is quite different then our own. I also learned how to be patient with the differences between American and Australian culture"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about my study habits and what type of teaching I enjoy. I also learned how to navigate a much different social scene than I was used to. I think the opportunity to gain these skills was worthwhile"
Alexandra C Middlebury College
"Definitely worth the expense. A great way to learn while living in a city and experiencing another culture."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes--I would go back in a second. Amsterdam is a great city and I definitely want to visit again!"
A student Middlebury College
"I discovered the city and people. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"definitely worthwhile realized life outside middlebury and how real life is because at midd you can forget you are in a bubble. i needed a university like notts because credits transferred back for my major but if i didnt need that i would pick something that allows more independant study and more exotic places though at least i..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to be responsible as a completely independent person. There is a lot of free time so you learn to be productive and find things to do without others forcing you to do things."
A student Middlebury College
"It was a lot of fun. I gained a lot of perspective from many different countries that I travelled to. It was definitely worth while"
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile and I learned a lot about myself."
Asher H Middlebury College
"It was a good experience to live on my own and take spanish classes but If I were to go abroad again I would stay clear of Middlebury Programs with American students. Nobody spoke spanish outside of class. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile, though the academics were disappointing. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned so much about Edinburgh, a city I now love, and I gained a sense of independence at a large university that you just can't get at small liberal arts colleges."
student3000 Middlebury College
"I learned a ton about Aus. Also learned a bunch about different perspectives in politics and philosophy that are less American. Went traveling a fair amount which was amazing. SE Asia and NZ were great."
A student Middlebury College
"I definitely learned to open up more. I enjoyed making friends and working in class with people who grew up across an ocean from me but were really quite similar. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to deal with loneliness and find happiness in small accomplishments. Iceland is an incredibly unique place with so much to see. Unfortunately, travel is expensive (no real public transportation, car rental required) and choosing Iceland as a study abroad location means giving up the whole "traveling through Europe"..."
Katherine S Middlebury College
"I learned more about theatre in the 4 months I was abroad than I had ever before. I made friends who I know I will have forever. I was exposed to a new culture and new theatre very different from that in the U.S."
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