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.
"Learned about many european cultures I had never experienced before."
A student Middlebury College
"Attending a large university in a city was an experience completely different from Middlebury which was great. Learning how to navigate a city and an entirely new country was very eye opening for me. I enjoyed getting better at little things like cooking or mastering the public transportation system."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a ton of information about the city of Prague as well as European culture, history, current events, etc. I got to see a lot of the continent and had amazing travel experiences. It was extremely worthwhile."
Hailey S Middlebury College
"So worthwhile. The shore component on Tahiti, Mo'orea, and Huahine, as well as our many port stops, allowed us to meet individuals and truly experience the place, particularly due to Dr. Josiane DiGiorgio, who was the most wonderful professor and lived on the island of Huahine. Furthermore, the opportunity to learn to sail an..."
A student Middlebury College
"It was honestly a life changing experience. To be able to live on my own in a foreign country was so cool and a huge change from American university. I loved being able to travel every weekend. I highly recommend that anyone who can go abroad, does. "
Chloe N Middlebury College
"Gained independence and perspective. Matured as an individual and learned about myself. Very worthwhile, not sure I could have matured in the same way at Middlebury."
Lucas L Middlebury College
"I learned so much and gained so many genuine, lifelong friends from all over the US. So worthwhile. I recommend to EVERYONE!"
Charlotte P Middlebury College
"Greatly improved my French abilities, familiarized myself with Paris. Yes, it was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile, learned a lot about Spanish culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"I did an internship with UNESCO and learned how to speak Italian in a professional working environment. "
A student Middlebury College
"My French drastically improved. "
A student Middlebury College
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A student Middlebury College
"I learned about a new culture and was able to experience a different lifestyle from a different continent and gained a new unique perspective on Latin culture. I would say it was very much worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about time management"
Yining Z Middlebury College
"I learned how to be independent and learned how to navigate new spaces. "
Gloria E Middlebury College
"I learned that I am capable of living in a foreign country and speaking a foreign language! It was incredibly empowering and rewarding."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a new understanding of living in a foreign city with a culture that had similarities and differences to cities in the US. It was very worthwhile to live in a new place and not know many people around me, and definitely pushed me outside of my comfort zone in the best way possible. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was a fun program and worthwhile experience."
A student Middlebury College
"I was able to discover a new culture and it was definitely worthwile."
Yanis C Middlebury College
"I gained a new understanding of cultural differences and I felt that I was changed by the Dutch culture for the better."
A student Middlebury College
"I definitely improved my Spanish, and I think I grew as a person simply by being in a new place with new people. It was very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I became a more proficient writer, and I saw improvements in my research and library skills"
A student Middlebury College
"Got to experience part of the world I had never seen before"
Luke H Middlebury College
"The UK education system and college culture. "
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