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.
"It was a relaxing change of pace from life at Middlebury. During my semester abroad, I had free time to explore and get outside, which I loved. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about differnet cultures and specifically Swedish culture. Also to go into situations with an open mind. "
A student Middlebury College
"Social skills, confidence traveling abroad, learning a language, overcoming language barriers, field methods, cultural immersion, place-based learning, seeing insane plants and animals, meeting incredible people from all walks of life, being reminded of the innate beauty and kindness of people. "
Kayley P Middlebury College
"I got way better at golf and learned about a new culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"Applicable and transferrable skills to the industries. I was able to lead student organizations at Columbia. Everything was worthwhile. "
Ansen G Middlebury College
"Definitely. I learned a new level of independence and lots of Spanish."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and about the world outside of the US. it was awesome."
Bryan G Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the Holocaust and about how antisemitism lingers in Europe. "
Benjamin L Middlebury College
"I now have friends from different backgrounds and places, and now I have a place to go back to in Kazakstan if I want. "
Erin C Middlebury College
"I moved across the country when I went to college, but living in Europe was challenging in a new way. I became more independent. I have never lived in a city before or planned my own trips, but I did both while abroad. I also gained new friends, and was able to travel with them to different countries. I learned the basics of a n..."
A student Middlebury College
"I know myself and how I want to structure my life better than ever before. I learned how to navigate a big city for the first time, I pushed myself daily, I saw so many incredible things and met some wonderful people. I wouldn't change anything about it. I completely matured. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of fluency in French. It was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"To begin with my Spanish improved massively, picking up local nuances and a porteño accent. I have continued to pursue my interests there such as jiu jitsu while also developing new ones such as Tango. I had the opportunity to tap into my social side much more and made many great friends all around the world whom I still keep in..."
Frederick M Middlebury College
"It was a life-changing experience that immersed me in academia like never before. I especially like the tutorial system because it keeps you accountable and allows for personalized attention, allowing significant improvement and pushing of boundaries. Building relationships with teachers and benefiting from one-on-one instructio..."
user7 Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile to live in a different place and have the chance to visit Europe for the first time. "
Jack K Middlebury College
"America is not the center of the world"
James L Middlebury College
"I learned how ignorant the Americans are and how compassion and genuine interest can go a long way. Experience was totally worth it. Thanks mom for giving me the nudge!"
Alexis B Middlebury College
"I definitely improved my language skills. I had to try to either be ok with people making assumptions about me, or build my identity and personality in different ways, since language was something I couldn't rely on. "
Mishka B Middlebury College
"I learned to ask for help. It was worthwhile. It was a space you wanted to learn more of and so it pushed you to go out of your way and immerse yourself. "
A student Middlebury College
"The most impactful aspect from my experience abroad was the true immersion in Jordanian society, I learned so much about the culture that I never would have otherwise if I had not chosen this program. "
Vanessa Z Middlebury College
"i learned how to travel around SEA and live with another family and bridge language barrier and be grateful"
Georgia C Middlebury College
"I definitely learned how to be okay with being uncomfortable during this experience abroad. Brazil is not an easy country to live in, but it was worthwile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about where I was to go in life and the experiences I value."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of academic experience it was good."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about other cultures"
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