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 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
"A new understanding of the world and friends for life. Definitely worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"Found my self post breakup "
A student Middlebury College
"Much of what I gained from my experience abroad was personal and formative, as I feel that I have grown so much as an individual and have a new perspective from which to live my life. This program was absolutely worthwhile, and I am sure that it will have an impact on me for the rest of my life."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned to say yes to more experiences and to not take things too seriously. "
A student Middlebury College
"On top of this being an experience of a lifetime, I learned so much about myself, and my field of study. The program allowed for a lot of independence, and for individuals to get out of it what they put in. Academically, I feel like I learned more that in any semester of college up until this point. "
Colin B Middlebury College
"I learned about Czech culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was 100% worthwhile. I enjoyed learning how to live on my own. I picked up public transportation, traveling, and cooking/cleaning skills"
A student Middlebury College
"worthwhile so many memories i miss abroad so much"
Nicole M Middlebury College
"Aside from learning more about the Russian language and becoming more comfortable communicating with the language, I learned a lot about Eastern European culture. As a result, I now have a deep appreciation of the region, which I wouldn't have gained if I did not study in the program."
A student Middlebury College
"An experience like this gives you that boost of confidence that you can just get up and move to different continent and things will for the most part work out. It's so valuable to have the chance to start fresh somewhere and build a routine up from scratch. "
A student Middlebury College
"This program was very language intensive, and the staff encouraged us to use the target language whenever possible. I definitely think this program is worthwhile for students who want to attain a higher level of proficiency in the language that they are studying."
A student Middlebury College
"I think it was worthwhile for me. I really enjoyed my classes, even when I couldn't understand most of it in the beginning"
A student Middlebury College
"It was so worthwhile and I learned so much about making friends and how to alone. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained deeper relationships, a great sense of the world, and a greater understanding of European history. My experience was 100% worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Independence, curiosity , and new perspective. Very worthwhile "
Rishi B Middlebury College
"I learned so much about the Czech culture. It was worthwhile."
Sara E Middlebury College
"I gained a ton of independence. "
A student Middlebury College
"Language skills, natural beauty, many friends in the program and local"
JT T Middlebury College
