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 how to live and study very independently. At a small school like Middlebury, that can be somewhat hard. I feel as though I can now live in a city after I graduate relatively easily. "
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"I learned to be more confident, loving, trusting, and independent. I learned that I can live in India with the help of friends. I love India and will definitely go back to visit or to study. "
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"It was definitely worthwhile, I learned a lot about a new culture, and actually living there (as opposed to just visiting) helped me look at my experiences in the US from a different perspective too."
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"I learned how to relax and work at the same time, be more generous, and all about Australian culture. "
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"I learned so much about biology. I have been inspired to pursue a career in field research. This program has been invaluable for me. "
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"I learned alot about biology, and also about myself and what i am comfortable with and what i am not comfortable with"
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"I learned a great deal about a fascinating culture, I met many wonderful people, and I had a fun urban experience."
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"I learned that it is surprisingly easy to adapt to a new culture and environment. The experience made me confident in my ability to live anywhere and be able to assimilate to my surroundings."
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"I absolutely loved my experience abroad. Living in Copenhagen, meeting students from many places, and travelling was incredible and something I would never trade. I wasn't thrilled with the DIS program, but my other experiences and the friends I made definitely made up for it."
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"I had a lot of valuable cultural experiences while traveling in Europe. It may not change a person's view on certain things but it opens up the opportunity for it. I learned more about what I want to do with my life and that I would be comfortable traveling with my job. It was so so worthwhile. It was an unbelievable semester an..."
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"Wow, that is difficult. As Suzuku Roshi says, "To study Buddhism is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self." I guess I have gotten to know my self a bit more intimately and thereby have learned to stop clinging to the idea of a self. I learned how to rationally prove that nothing neither exists nor doesn't ex..."
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"I learned a huge amount about both Tibetan and Nepali culture religion language politics, and truly gained a deep understanding of my host country. Though frustrating at times, the experience was unquestionably worthwhile."
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"I learned that, fortunately, in almost every major European city it's not too hard to find someone that speaks English. It was great to see the different cultures and to learn about our "cousins" (as they call us) across the pond in London. It was worthwhile and I would recommend it."
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"I learned about living in a big and international city. I learned about British culture, as well as many others. I had the opportunity to travel and see Europe on my own. It was definitely worthwhile."
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"I learned how to live in a culture completely different from my own and outside of my comfort zone. I made connections and created relationships with my host family. I improved my French language skills. I learned how to really appreciate another culture and society. "
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"I gained an appreciation for Turkey and Turkish culture and a desire to return. "
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"Cultural differences. Yes, worthwhile."
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"Yes it was, not for the schooling but for the experiences."
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"I was able to learn about an indigenous culture and participate in shamanic ceremonies and I made some wonderful friends."
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"A completely different view of how education works, and how people work. Completely worthwhile"
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"It was an eye opening experience. I understand what it means to take on more responsibility now. "
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"I learned that traveling the world and seeing other places is crucial in life. "
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"HECUA stirs the social conscience!"
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