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.
"living internationally; global perspective"
Samuel S Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile! I learned how to live outside of my comfort zone. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and what I want out of life, not to mention that I gained more practical language skills and strengthened many friendships. "
A student Middlebury College
"a lot. yes it was worth it"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to talk about and research my field of study on a deeper, more independent level."
Haeun P Middlebury College
"More knowledge for/appreciation of traditional Scottish culture. Better understanding of UK society including emphasis on social class and general political viewpoints. "
A student Middlebury College
"Yes it was worthwhile. I gained friends and learned a lot of spanish."
A student Middlebury College
"I took a deep dive into aspects of English Literature I would have never explored otherwise. I gained a lot from the intensive tutorial system. "
A student Middlebury College
"3 main things I learned from abroad truthfully: - How to write a critical essay with little to no BS (this is something students get away with a lot in the states) - An cultural and social understanding of life overseas in the UK - How to balance work and social life -- while this can be learned with any college experience, ..."
A student Middlebury College
"Vastly improved all aspects of my Arabic. Improved cultural fluency. More even keeled now. It was worthwhile."
William T Middlebury College
"Independence, existing in a city and figuring out how I like to spend my time. It was certainly worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"I was able to reconnect in some ways with my Japanese identity and am generally more comfortable with living in Japan now. Being in a city also helped me to explore other parts of my identity and open up more. I also really needed a mental health break from my home institution so being able to go abroad was a lifesaver."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to be more independent. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about Korean culture and also about myself. I'm a queer, non-binary person, so I was incredibly worried about my identity making my experience more difficult, so I sought out queer spaces. While many of them were fairly segregated (queer spaces for men and for women are often separate, and often discriminate ag..."
Devon H Middlebury College
"This experience was extremely worthwhile. While I learned a lot academically, I also grew personally and had the chance to essentially live on my own in a new country. I didn't have a language barrier to overcome, but I learned a lot about British culture and customs, and had the chance to travel within the UK and meet people fr..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself, what makes me happy, and what I’m seeking in life. Plus made new friends, gained fluency, and spent a lovely semester in a new place."
A student Middlebury College
"I was able to get to know a new city in a different country and really feel at home there. While the language immersion was difficult at first, I really appreciated the opportunity to "
A student Middlebury College
"I feel so much more comfortable in French now! Met incredible places and people! 100% worthwhile."
Ivonne Maricarmen J Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile! Learned a lot about everything"
A student Middlebury College
"Independence, new friends, language skills"
Michael S Middlebury College
"I gained so much and it is even hard to describe it. It was definitely worthwhile and I am so happy I got to participate!"
A student Middlebury College
"Overall very worthwhile. I learned a lot about the city and the culture. I met some really great people. And I learned a lot about myself and how to be more independent. "
Skyler B Middlebury College
"I definitely improved my Spanish and learned to become more independent as it was the first time that I was away from my family in a foreign country. It was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. As someone who has lived in a rural area my entire life, abroad was very intimidating at first. However, I learned that I do have the skills to navigate and be successful in a city (a foreign city!). Culturally, seeing the differences between Chile and the U.S. was very eye-opening and at times ma..."
A student Middlebury College
"How to be an autonomous person and take risks "
Charlotte C Middlebury College
