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 a lot of practical things about living abroad and about Italian culture, but on a deeper level, I feel like I discovered a lot about myself and kind of found myself anew. It was more than worthwhile."
Mickey F Middlebury College
"What I gained is will be hard to summarize within sentences, but I can say that I understand Japan as a country, as a place where people live, better and through more perspectives. "
Haoze L Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of important life skills while abroad and had plenty of opportunities to push myself out of my comfort zone. I gained a lot of confidence in my adaptability when navigating living in the city. I learned how to use the public transportation system, which I always felt intimidated by before the experience. I also l..."
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"very worthwile"
Michael F Middlebury College
"This program could not have been more worthwhile. You hear stories of people telling you how much your language improves while living with it - but this experience was beyond my wildest expectations. "
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"This experience was extremely valuable! I learned so much - both technical knowledge about oceanography, sail mechanics, and life at sea, and also leadership, community living, and gratitude. Fantastic program! "
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"Learned a lot espiecally my love for Nepal!"
Caroline H Middlebury College
"I learned so much about myself and I was able to grow mentally and emotionally. Living in another country and immersing myself in their lifestyle was very worthwhile. "
Daniela D Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile, extremely strong educational experience "
Olivia R Middlebury College
"Japanese skills, relaxation, friends."
Benjamin L Middlebury College
"Improved Spanish skills, cultural exposure, independence, travel. So worthwhile"
Olivia M Middlebury College
"I learned to depend of myself more, it was definitely difficult and at times seemed impossible, but the experience was great. "
Victor E Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile, learned life skills, people skills, a new language, new academic content"
Jade Z Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about being adaptable and how to be an international traveler in different settings. International travel guidelines and strategies do not work for every country. "
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"It was definitely worthwhile, and I learned more about Spanish culture to some extent, but I didn't feel completely immersed socially. "
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"It was worthwhile in gaining new experiences. However, it was a very challenging experience. "
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"It was worthwhile, I learned a lot in my courses and about Brazilian culture."
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"Fine-tuned my Spanish language skills and learned about the culture. "
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"Independance. "
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"Applied knowledge in Physics"
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"I learned so much about myself from this experience. I learned about how I deal with all types of issues/possible predicaments, including being in a new academic setting, travelling by myself, moving to a new place and not knowing anyone, etc. I gained so much confidence in myself after seeing that I was able to handle tough sit..."
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"I gained friends, language proficiency, confidence"
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"I am so grateful that I got to study in Uruguay because it is a truly hidden gem and I gained a lot from being completly immersed in the language and culture. I was independent but had support if/when I needed it which helped me grow and better understand the world and myself."
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"so worthwhile -- love for language, culture, trust/confidence in myself, great friends"
Ben M Middlebury College
"it’s hard to sum up. mostly it was about learning about myself for me. the concept of national identity swiveled in my head and i have a better idea now of what i want out of life."
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