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 about life outside the US and improved my Spanish a lot. I made some great friends."
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile because I gained independence, incredible language improvement, close local friends, and a perspective of the new culture."
Edyth M Middlebury College
"Yes, it was definitely worthwhile. My ability to appreciate things and communicate well has gone up significantly"
Kieran S Middlebury College
"You meet so many different people from so many different backgrounds and you learn so much about yourself and the world. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was fun and cool to meet different people and experience what it’s like to live in a city! "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about Danish and Scandinavian culture! I am so so glad I was able to go and take advantage of the opportunity to travel as well. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be independent and act like an adult. "
Elizabeth P Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned how to branch out of my comfort zone and integrate into a new community. "
Blake T Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself from studying abroad and what I'm capable of as a student and an emerging adult. I also gained a somewhat new perspective on some of the things I've been studying at Middlebury. It was DEFINITELY worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"Lot of independence Relationship management in a brand-new environment"
A student Middlebury College
"Making new connections"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to enjoy my own company at times and how to branch out at the same time. There is so much more out there. Yes."
Ella G Middlebury College
"I learned to cook and travel by myself, I learned to be more resilient with unknown academic climates and expectations, I saw new parts of the world and met interesting people."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned how important it is for me to engage in cultural exchange in order to complete work that is meaningful to me,"
Mel L Middlebury College
"I learned I am capable of overcoming a lot of adversity."
Mel L Middlebury College
"Gained a lot of independence and self assurance"
A student Middlebury College
"I understood more about where my passions lie with regards to Classics. It was sometimes lonely in a new and foreign environment but I certainly grew a lot and came back with a new perspective. I would 100% do it again and have no regrets, though it was not always a cakewalk. "
Samuel L Middlebury College
"I further developed my academic interest through this program by taking super interesting courses in my major and being able to connect with professionals and to visit cutting-edge institutions through the program. It was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"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..."
A student Middlebury College
"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. "
A student Middlebury College
"How to live in a foreign country, details of a foreign healthcare system, important class work. Definitely worthwhile "
A student Middlebury College
"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
