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 how to navigate a new enviornment. Although I was uncomfortable at points, it was for the best!"
A student Middlebury College
"I feel that I grew a lot as a person, while improving my Spanish. I am now more independent and resilient. I had never been so far outside my comfort zone before, so learning how to navigate daily life in Spain has given me a newfound self-confidence. Furthermore, I had the incredible opportunity to travel more than I ever had i..."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned how to live independently."
A student Middlebury College
"Deeper understanding of international food systems and food systems issues within different countries "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live independently in a foreign place. It was worthwhile and would not give it up. "
A student Middlebury College
"language skills improved"
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"So much about South American culture and the spanish language. It was more than worthwhile."
John F Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile and I gained a lot of confidence in my knowledge of Italy."
Inaijah-Iman I Middlebury College
"It made me realise that I'd like to live in a city in France at some point in my life and continue speaking French academically, professionally, and socially."
Agnes R Middlebury College
"I learned to make really good pasta, and yes, it worthwhile. I also learned about history and cultures of other European countries, since I have made a lot of international friends."
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwile and immersive"
Bo L Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of experience living alone/figuring out things by myself and living at a different pace of life"
A student Middlebury College
"Yes learned a lot of life skils"
Chris C Middlebury College
"Insight into another culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned mostly about different cultures, and it was worthwhile. "
Finn O Middlebury College
"I learned about many other cultures, and I felt like I had experienced many years of life into one semester. So many great experiences!"
A student Middlebury College
"Learned how to acclimate to a new culture and a new lifestyle. Definitely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"How to interact with other cultures and leave the Middlebury bubble. It was super worthwhile and changed my perspective on the world."
A student Middlebury College
"My experience abroad was more than worthwhile. I became more independent and mature. I was able to travel Europe for three months and become immersed in a completely different culture."
A student Middlebury College
"I saw many real-life examples of how to live in right relationship with the earth and in community with others. I was exposed to different cultures, food, ways of being that give me much more hope and ideas of possibility than I have found at home. "
A student Middlebury College
"Perspective, self-discovery"
A student Middlebury College
"New cultural understandings, artistic inspiration. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a bunch of new friends and an ability to be alone in a foreign place. For that, it was certainly worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile I feel as though I grew and matured. "
A student Middlebury College
"I loved how to put myself into uncomfortable situations, or situations that I could be nervous about, and make the most out of it. I learned to not take myself so seriously. "
Lucy D Middlebury College
