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.
"Oh my god. I can't answer this question in just one box. You'll have to contact me and we can hash out stories. I refuse to abbreviate all of these life shaping experiences into one teeny tiny box. No, thank you. "
Jessica F Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my own for the first time, and I saw/did things that I will never see or do again. Worthwhile is an understatement."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes it was extremely worthwhile, mostly the area, city and people, but also the program. Most other classmates are all college graduates and all they want to do is intensive chinese, all the time. If your agenda is slightly different than this it may be strange, but it can still be an amazing experience in an amazing country/"
A student Middlebury College
"yes."
A student Middlebury College
"New perspective. Yes."
Sebastian A Middlebury College
"Yes, I learned a great deal about myself and where I was."
A student Middlebury College
"Absolutely worthwhile!"
Emily C Middlebury College
"Definitely. Gained a lot of perspective and understanding about what I want to do with my life. Gained a ton of new friends who I'll now see every time I go home for break, and just had a great time. Coming back to Midd, I'm so happy and excited to be going back, but with a fresh perspective. It had gotten a bit routine last fal..."
A student Middlebury College
"It is hard to write what I gained/learned from my experience abroad as I feel for awhile I will be figuring that out slowly. I learned a whole new language and culture. I learned people's stories. I gained experience in indepenent research and how to be resourceful and build relationships/contacts. I learned how to be aggresive ..."
A student Middlebury College
"Probably more about the real world than I would ever actually learn through my middlebury experience"
A student Middlebury College
"I couldn't possibly fit into this small box everything I gained from my experience abroad. I gained a whole new way of looking at the world, which I didn't realize until returning to the States. It was the most worthwhile experience of my college career. "
Leah R Middlebury College
"I learned that I could throw myself into a wholly new situation that was challenging academically and succeed and have a great time. It was totally worthwhile "
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. Academically, I've gained experience doing more personal research, for assignments and to just become more knowledgeable on a topic. Personally, I've gained more self-confidence in myself and my abilities. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile, and I got a lot out of it. While I've studied at different places/countries, going to the UK was very different from anywhere I had gone so far. I learnt a lot about British culture and loved experiencing it; I loved travelling around the UK and made some great friends at Nottingham. Not taking acco..."
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile, but not in the ways I expected it to be. I expected to learn a lot about biology, conservation biology, field methods, and the culture of Botswana. In the end, I experienced a lot more personal growth and learning. I learned how to work with difficult people and get along with people who were very different fr..."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a much better understanding for how people in developing countries live and how perceive their situation. Personally, I think it is an essential experience to see how a huge portion of the world lives, which is the kind of experience you will get in Mali. It is so worthwhile to learn about other religions, cultures, and..."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, very worthwhile."
Emily A Middlebury College
"I learnt to be more independent, and calmer when things went wrong. Yes, absolutely. "
A student Middlebury College
"I had so many amazing experiences traveling and hiking in the incredible country that is New Zealand! I was also able to push myself academically in my major which was somewhat unexpected but definitely great. It was one of the most worthwhile experiences I've ever had!"
Joshua J Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile"
Prottoy A Middlebury College
"I think it was a great experience socially and academically"
A student Middlebury College
"In all honesty. Marseille-incredible, AUCP-not. I value the experience because I learned how to put up with disagreeable situations for an extended period of time. Not worthwhile.This program is In need of serious reflection and adjustment on the part of the administration to better serve its own goals."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained so much from this experience. From the classes I learned about the many aspects of sustainable development. We looked at the issues form multiple perspectives and used Costa Rica as a case study. I learned how to conduct an extended research project during the 1 month directed research component of the program. We orga..."
A student Middlebury College
"You can't really sum up what you "gain/learn" on this program in a little text box on an internet survey, but at the most basic level, how to be flexible and go with the flow, and to chose what is right. So incredibly worthwhile."
Annika S Middlebury College
"Yes, the experience - especially in retrospect - has formed my cultural awareness, and is constantly affecting my personal choices and life direction. "
Noah B Middlebury College
