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.
"The ability to ask thoughtful and real life questions about how to accomplish difficult tasks like completing a month long research project in an unfamiliar place in an unfamiliar language with unfamiliar people in an unfamiliar culture. I learned to be resilient. I learned the importance of the inclusion of the developing world..."
Evan Y Middlebury College
"I loved visiting multiple different countries and experiencing European culture. It was worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"The campus is full of international students. Just by speaking with them, you'll learn so much about the country they are from that you never would have otherwise. Their perspectives on the world and politics and culture are truly invaluable, I didn't have a dull conversation the entire time. In doing so, I learned how much Amer..."
Abram R Middlebury College
"Tons, friends, amazing stories, and it was 1000000% worth the time. I would love to do abroad over, and I have put thought into another abroad semester next fall. Overall, I'm glad to have done it to have something to speak about."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an understanding of my host counties culture and norms. While bonding with staff, students, and my host families. It was worthwhile and exciting"
A student Middlebury College
"YES! I learned just as much about people, meal prep, budgeting, sharing living spaces, making friends, travel, European culture, and Scottish culture as I did anything from my classes. I think thats why I like abroad: only part of the education comes from the classes, and so the whole time you are learning since the experience o..."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot about the cultures and overall abroad experience. it is worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"It was great to experience another culture. Being in Europe especially their is plenty of opportunity to travel and see other countries. "
A student Middlebury College
"From an academic standpoint, I learned a lot more within my specific sub-field of my major that I haven't had access to at Middlebury because of its small size. I learned a lot more about budgeting and keeping track of my finances, and I am much more comfortable being independent."
Hope J Middlebury College
"It was totally worthwhile. I got to explore my own independence, experience other cultures, and meet new people outside of the Middlebury Community. "
A student Middlebury College
"Yes it was worthwhile "
A student Middlebury College
"i learnt how to live alone and enjoy my own time in a new city"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of Spanish language and culture, it was a very worthwhile experience."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a great deal about Cameroon, about Cameroonian culture, and about local history and politics. My French proficiency improved tremendously, I learned a lot about myself, and I made lifelong friends with Cameroonians and with other students on the program. "
A student Middlebury College
"Worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I would definitely say the study abroad experience in Sydney was better than the educational aspect of the actual university. I would most definitely recommend any program in Sydney, Australia."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lifelong network of friends I would have never otherwise met"
A student Middlebury College
"The big lesson is to manage life and study independently, as King's does not offer dinners. The study style was also independent, as no homework was required throughout the semester. "
Tianyu C Middlebury College
"I became a more confident painter, student of fine arts, and international traveler. It was certainly worthwhile and I would like to go back someday. "
Nicoletta C Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile; I learned how to navigate a brand new city. "
A student Middlebury College
"I got to learn how to live more like an adult and explore a new place on my own, while challenging, I would do it again"
A student Middlebury College
"I practiced the language, I explored another culture, I learned about different ways of doing things, I travelled Europe, yes! it was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of independence and German skills. I travelled a LOT, and I really enjoyed my classes. However, I only had to be on campus 2 days a week, and therefore never felt integrated into campus life at all. "
A student Middlebury College
"I grew as a person and I learned how to be independent. It was very worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile to be somewhere so totally unfamiliar. "
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