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 gained a sense of independence and confidence in my language speaking ability."
Sarah O Middlebury College
"My Spanish improved significantly, I learned how to adapt to new environments, integrate in new culture, and travel and live independently in a space with constant novelties. Definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living on my own in a city"
A student Middlebury College
"Learned how to navigate a new city and learn about a different culture. Developed my ability to be independent and advocate for myself in a setting with not a lot of support. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was life altering."
Katrina R Middlebury College
"I gained substantial independence and trust in myself. Being forced to live alone in a foreign country in another language is the ultimate test of your ability to protect and advocate for yourself, which was a challenge I think I needed to face. Aside form that, I also improved my language skills immensely. My pre-semester and p..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of cool math. It's worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"Travel experience, making new friends, understanding/accepting new cultures."
A student Middlebury College
"Language skills, confidence. It was worth it"
A student Middlebury College
"The experience was more than worthwhile, it was one of the best years of my life. I gained lifelong friends, a much better grasp of the Italian language, and to a large extent, the notion that I want and would be capable to live a portion of my life in Italy."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how other countries were experienced by locals as opposed to just tourists. It made me excited to continue traveling and return to Copenhagen one day."
A student Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile, I learned a more beautiful way of life and a lot of how I build and maintain relationships. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was extremely worthwhile. I matured in some aspects, found ways to cope with difficult emotions and situations, and learned a heck of a lot about Sweden and Swedish culture/history."
A student Middlebury College
"Great leaps in my language ability and confidence. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of spanish so the program was worth it but I wish I had done the program in another location where there was more support"
A student Middlebury College
"How to exist abroad and learn."
Jack S Middlebury College
"I enjoyed having access to resources on more niche topics/class that liberal arts schools like Middlebury don't often offer. Students have the chance to really take responsibility for their interests and education and take advantage of the resources and connections with the academic community at MIIS."
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"I learned how to navigate city life and how to communicate even if I didn't understand everything that was being said to me. "
Grace M Middlebury College
"My time in Amman was an incredible semester. I improved so much in my Arabic and had an incredible time exploring the region. "
A student Middlebury College
"I feel as though I learned a lot while not being overwhelmed with school work, which gave me the time to travel and experience both the local and international cultures. I also made some incredible, lifelong friends from universities all across the U.S. "
Lydia E Middlebury College
"It was so worthwhile. I gained a lot of independence, confidence, and experience. I also improved greatly in my language skills. "
A student Middlebury College
"France is a misogynistic country. French people are rude and arrogant. Their education is something I don't wish upon my worst enemy. Food is pretty good"
A student Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile and went to great lengths to develop my independence as a person"
Jack M Middlebury College
"I gained a cultural context to pair with my learning of the language. Yes, it was worth it. "
A student Middlebury College
"language, culture, a lot about a new part of the world"
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