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.
"My anxiety is much less and I have a lot more confidence in myself. It was definitely worth it. "
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile. I learned a lot "
A student Middlebury College
"My experience abroad taught me how to be even more independent and self-sufficient. Moreover, it fulfilled my desire to expose myself to environments. I found it to be an extremely worthwhile experience and I now have a strong affinity for Spain."
A student Middlebury College
"Personally I was going though a lot at home and it gave me a safe space to finally work on myself and think about what I want out of my own life so I would say it was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"Improvement regarding Spanish ability Experience of a different culture"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and about Japan as a whole. I think it was valuable in shaping my future. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about people and the value of traveling for learning more about oneself"
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"Though I struggled to adjust to the academic pace of the Sorbonne, I feel that by having this experience I was able to show myself I can adjust to new and unfamiliar environments and find ways to really enjoy them. I definitely would say that my time in Paris was worthwhile and I can't wait to go back. "
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"I gained many new experiences and a better understanding of the language."
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"I learned a lot of german, a lot of social skills- German's aren't the most forthcoming. I think personally, it was worthwhile. Academically, no."
A student Middlebury College
"It was certainly worthwhile. Experience in Europe, exposure to new political ideas, language practice, cultural experience (seeing the sights!)"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of valuable language knowledge"
A student Middlebury College
"My French language skills improved a lot and I think my worldview/cultural exposure developed significantly as well. It was certainly worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of real-life experiences and learned a lot about spanish culture and the real world. A lot of this is owed to my internship, and a lot to just being on my own in a big city where I got to decide what kind of person I wanted to be, what kind of things I wanted to do with my time, etc. Solidified my spanish and visi..."
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"It was worthwhile, my language skills improved over the semester and the semester was difficult in ways that other semesters were not. I feel more prepared for life after college after studying abroad."
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"It was worthwhile "
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"I gained a lot of knowledge about New Zealand and Māori culture and got to see a lot of cool things."
A student Middlebury College
"Similar to last answer, it was so worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile. I was able to receive a lot of credit towards my major at Middlebury and learned a ton throughout the year. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a more nuanced view on development and multicultural thought, as well as learned through experience how to research in a foreign country and engage with local populations. It was most certainly worthwhile"
Ella B Middlebury College
"My abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. I think, outside of an opportunity to immerse myself in the language, I gained a better understanding of another country's culture, language and history."
Jamie S Middlebury College
"My portuguese improved a lot and it was definitely worth it. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. Gained perspective "
A student Middlebury College
"Academically, I gained several specified skills in CS that are not available to learn at Middlebury. Socially, I learned how to live in a bustling city in a downtown apartment and interact with a society and culture with a language different than my own. I was therefore 100% worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I improved greatly in my French. I got to visit another part of the world. I got to meet new people and make long lasting friendships. "
Ethan T Middlebury College
