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 that there are many other fields that I would find interesting in my study."
A student Middlebury College
"It wasn't abroad. Not worthwhile unless you want to complete a graduate degree at MIIS."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my own in a new culture, yes it was worthwile"
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"Made new Danish friends in the form of my host family, learned so much content in my classes, gained a real appreciation for Denmark. Totally worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained new friends, new family, confidence, learned a lot in my classes that were quite unlike what I take at Midd, and gained so much from being immersed in a new culture. Just a new way of looking at things."
A student Middlebury College
"Self love"
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"I gained a new sense of understanding of Russian history, politics and contemporary culture."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living in India and about local cultures and foods. I was able to travel a lot and made great friends I still keep in touch with"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot during my time abroad. I learned a lot about being independent, assimilating to a different culture, and figuring out how to stay motivated and make the most of things despite some really difficult circumstances. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learnt a lot about the Moroccan culture and languages. The food is awesome and people are hospitable to foreign students. "
Anne Middlebury College
"I learned about myself, solo travel and the Italian Culture"
A student Middlebury College
"100% would do it again. Best 4 months ever"
Jackson Bramley Middlebury College
"Improved my Spanish. Gained better knowledge of the local culture."
Nathan N Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I improved my Spanish and successfully learned about and integrated into another culture."
Pablo Di Benedetto Middlebury College
"Really got to experience life at Oxford—felt integrated into the student community"
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile"
Jilian Ohikuare Middlebury College
"I learned how to live independently and navigate a new city. "
Grace Sheridan Middlebury College
"I realized that it is really hard to build a friendship with Italians, you need to invest into your interactions"
Valeriia Vakhitova Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile! It taught me a lot about myself and about a part of the world I had never been to before."
A student Middlebury College
"An international perspective and great memories making it worth while"
A student Middlebury College
"Beyond academics, I learned about English history and culture, about shopping and cooking for oneself, about independent travel, etc."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the fall of communism and Central European history including its role in WWII, which is fascinating. I also somewhat learned the language and became more familiar with Czech literature."
A student Middlebury College
"It was interesting to live in a totally different world"
A student Middlebury College
"What I got out of this program cannot be simply expressed in words. Studying and living in Paris was great!"
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