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.
"Greatly improved my French abilities, familiarized myself with Paris. Yes, it was worthwhile."
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"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. "
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"My French drastically improved. "
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"Worthwhile "
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"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. "
A student Middlebury College
"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..."
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"I learned a lot of cool math. It's worthwhile. "
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