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 learned a lot about myself. Since it was a pandemic, I had to spend a lot of time alone, and I think I grew a lot because of that. I usually spend most of my time with other people, but being in a new city in lockdown, I had to find things to do. This was hard, but it was also amazing, I found new hobbies and things to do that..."
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"The majority of my time in the program was in remote Zoom classes due to COVID-related border protocols. These classes were fun, but not the study abroad experience I had hoped for. Finally getting to visit Denmark in the last few weeks of the semester, however, was incredible. Those ten days were thrilling, fast, and deeply joy..."
Om G Middlebury College
"I learned how valuable traveling is to developing one's independence, character, and new interests. There is so much to be learned from new places and the people you'll meet there. Every single cliché things you hear about the value of traveling is true. "
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"I learned so much during my time abroad. The places I traveled to, the people I met, the adventures I went on are all irreplaceable memories that I will remember forever. "
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"How to live in a foreign country, details of a foreign healthcare system, important class work. Definitely worthwhile "
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"Huge focus on academic group-work and presentations, also being able to participate in real scientific research in the field was worthwhile for furthering a career in science. "
Lauren Gemery Middlebury College
"I learned about another country and improved my skills as a researcher. It was 110% worth it."
Gabriel Lefkowitz Middlebury College
"I think I really do enjoy Engineering and wouldn't have had the opportunity to study it otherwise"
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"I learned a ton about Sweden and Swedish culture as well as how important it is to get outside of your comfort zone!"
Molly Dorion Middlebury College
"I became a more confident, independent person. Gained a greater cultural understanding of Korea, became more adventurous, and made some really cool friends around the world. "
Michele Young Middlebury College
"This was an extremely valuable experience because of the wonderful students in my housing, compassionate Danish culture, and excellent academics at DIS. I gained so much independence and confidence living in Copenhagen."
A student Middlebury College
"Friends, new location experience, travel experience..."
Charles Sakouvogui Middlebury College
"I had access to great deal of resources and courses not available at Midd. It was definitely worthwhile. "
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"I learned a lot from the indigenous culture in New Zealand "
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"I was able to grow my language proficiency in some classes but a lot were disappointing and upsetting. The admin causes such horrible problems that create overwhelmingly deplorable and traumatic experiences for students. It was not worth it! Please avoid SOAS if you can!"
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"I learned about navigating a foreign country that felt familiar in ethnic culture, but was completely unfamiliar to me. "
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"I don't think I can answer this question the way it is intended to be answered, as I can't really tell how much of my development can be attributed to Oxford itself or sheerly growing and maturing as a consequence of passing time, but it was definitely worthwhile."
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"I lived in a city met new people and gained new perspectives"
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"Independence and accountability"
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"I gained experience living independently in a large city and it was very worthwhile."
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"It was extremely worthwhile! It was a challenge to study abroad during COVID however, the one-on-one tutorial system was very nice to have because it was easy to replicate on zoom. I missed plenty of other things like formals and clubs but the education remained up to par. In all, I was able to meet many people in the program an..."
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"I learned to think in a new way and greatly improved my writing."
Claire Moy Middlebury College
"Gained independence, confidence in speaking the language. It was definitely worthwhile - was able to experience a new life, a new city, a new environment."
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"I learned about engineering, math, and culture. This was worthwhile."
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"Great classes and taking advantage of the pandemic and limited academic options"
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