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 improved my Spanish, learned about various European cultures, improved my communication skills, became more independent, and became more comfortable traveling without my family. "
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"I gained a great background in biology/environmental science. I learned a lot about local Cape Cod ecosystems. It was challenging but absolutely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to take care of myself and connect with people of different personality types and with different interests in a way I dont really need to at MIddlebury. I also learned to love navigating cities on my own and travelling with a variety of people who I dont necessarily know as well as my friends from home. It was wort..."
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"Even though Copenhagen is a very accessible city with a high quality of life, abroad is inherently an uncomfortable experience. This causes a lot of personal growth as one has to adjust to a new place with new customs and values. I learned how to persevere through discomfort and really push myself. "
Anna W Middlebury College
"My french has greatly improved. I also learned how to travel alone and live comfortably abroad. It was definitely worthwhile."
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"I gained a personal perspective on a country that I had always studied. I was able to immerse myself into the culture and gain considerable independence and confidence navigating a place that I knew little about when I arrived. This experience pushed me to step outside of my comfort zone and test my ability to navigate a busy ci..."
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"I learned the value of getting to know a specific community, neighborhood, and city over travelling elsewhere every weekend."
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"I gained valuable experience in using my Spanish, as well as the opportunity to study subjects that I didn't have in my home institution."
Toby Z Middlebury College
"I gained language skills and gained the experience of adapting to a new culture. I also formed great interpersonal relationships there. "
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"Definitely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I grew as an independent person, and became much more confident in myself. "
A student Middlebury College
"How to be independent in a new city and navigating being and traveling alone."
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"I learned a lot about France and Europe in general. I also became basically fluent in French. For the most part it was worhwhile. "
Sascha L Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. Aside from the academics it was a really valuable experience to live in a whole new country for three months and provided me with a more worldly perspective upon returning to the United States. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of independence and cultural experiences (museums, theater, etc). I think it was worthwhile for that."
A student Middlebury College
"Language skills and personal growth. Very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained experience and a perspective/ appreciation for other cultures."
A student Middlebury College
"University is very different in the UK than it is in America. The life experiences I gained from abroad was much more helpful in my development as a human being than the actual studying was."
A student Middlebury College
"I was able to live independently and was able to become familiar with a brand-new city, culture, and language. "
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"I learned about new cultures, language, European life, etc"
Grace G Middlebury College
"I gained new friends, travel experience, and about Danish culture. "
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"The ability to use my second language calmly and confidently, all day long. How to navigate new situations. How to be alone. How I value spending my time. How to efficiently learn a language. What I missed about America. What I didn't. What I was ignorant about regarding life abroad. Lots of personal growth. Absolutely worthwhil..."
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"yes it was worth while "
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"I learned a lot about myself and my language skills improved immensely. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
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"It was absolutely worthwhile, you just have to be willing to make it good on your own."
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