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 got out of rural vermont for a semester. Yes"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be independent and responsible in a time where its very easy to act irresponsibly and become lazy. It's all about having fun but recognizing that you still have certain things you need to take care of. "
Andrew O Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. I learned a lot and enjoy my time."
Mohan F Middlebury College
"I gain a deep love for China, as well as knowledge in chinese food, culture, geography. Super worthwhile, all I want to do is go back. "
miriam n Middlebury College
"My time abroad was worthwhile. I loved the people I was with and the people I met. However, I cannot get over the block that I am a student first, and as a student the program somewhat failed me. "
A student Middlebury College
"I was able to travel a lot and see many other cultures. It was worthwhile and I loved it. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a sense of independence and cultural immersion, a sense of self and self-respect, and amazing friends I will have my whole life. I loved India so much as a culture. I wouldn't do the program again only because I think that Delhi is one of the worst locations in India, and other programs in different cities would be more..."
Amelia F Middlebury College
"It was amazing. I grew up so much, as you are required to do going to a different place with a different culture. Cape Town is amazing and so beautiful. I made amazing friends and had the best time."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot living about navigating foreign places. I would do it again in a heartbeat"
A student Middlebury College
"A different cultural perspective, that is exactly what I asked for and what I got. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned independence and to take risks."
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely worthwhile. Learned to live independently, make big decisions all the time on my own. Learned to meet new people with different cultural norms and carry on conversation in a foreign language. Learned to take advantage of out of classroom learning and challenge myself."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living independently and living every day fully in order to take advantage of such an amazing city!! From my classes I learned so much about Dutch culture and their interesting policies- it really helped me think critically about American policies and culture. I also loved taking a new language while I was ..."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile in the sense that I was exposed to an entirely different culture and way of living."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned independence, confidence, and a lot about public health."
A student Middlebury College
"I came into Ireland thinking that it would be very similar to the United States, and I was blown away by how wrong I was. From superficial things such as the accents, the food, and driving on the "wrong" side of the road, to deeper cultural aspects such as strongly rooted traditions and the importance of family. Traveling to oth..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a ton about myself and how I deal with loneliness and being a radically different culture 24/7. It was really hard but I'm really happy that I did it."
Andrea T Middlebury College
"Yes. I learned what it means to be a 21st century person. "
A student Middlebury College
"SO much. The comparative aspect helped me to learn a lot about myself and the US."
A student Middlebury College
"Too much to put in this blurb. It was amazing, a time I will cherish for the rest of my life. "
A student Middlebury College
"This is a hard question, because I know I learned a lot that I am still processing, and figuring out how it will transfer to my life at Middlebury. Feeling uncomfortable, becoming more independent, making cross-cultural connections and experiencing something COMPLETELY new whether it be good or bad, is invaluable. "
A student Middlebury College
"Learned how to handle myself on my own in a new place. Absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained lifelong friends and it was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a deeper understanding about a country that I would have never necessarily known or cared about otherwise. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile."
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