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 how to write research papers and how to manage a schedule of frequent reading and writing"
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"My Chinese improved significantly. I gained a sense of confidence and independence. @这个项目：废话不要说，看你怎么做"
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"More about English literature than I could have hoped "
Karinne Aguirre Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. I learned accountability, and the importance of the quality of resources someone has access to. Because my professors provided ample resources, I was able to determine solutions to challenges independently. I also was able to do so faster than if I had relied on my own understanding."
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"I became much more independent "
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"I learned how to live independently, manage expenses, and cook for myself full time. I learned the importance of working with others and relying on others and to seek friendships because everyone is starting over for a semester and wants to make friends while they are there. I learned to be a better advocate for what I wanted to..."
Audrey Kelly Middlebury College
"So much love for the city and region I lived in. Very worthwhile"
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"My language skills increased tremendously, and I was able to pass the N2 level of the JLPT when I returned! I also made several friends, and improved my awareness of cross-cultural barriers and how to surmount them. "
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"Independence, how to stay calm and how to spend time alone. Completely worth it."
Hannah Brady Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile! I learned a lot about myself, I took courses that Middlebury's curriculum could not offer me and had the amazing opportunity to live in a wonderful and contrasting city "
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"I learned that I love to study and be in school and learn new things but I definitely like smaller groups in class because it's easier to ask questions and understand the professor. "
Melisa Gurkan Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. I enjoyed the city; exploring, biking, sightseeing, etc. "
MacLean Kirk Middlebury College
"I learned more about China. In the end, it was worthwhile"
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"It was worthwhile. See above. "
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"I gained a new sense of independence, from cooking my own meals to being happy with eating alone. I learnt a lot about myself and thought it was a very worthwhile experience."
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"Better Spanish, increased cultural understanding, new political insight, independence "
Elijah Willig Middlebury College
"So much, independence, course work, cooking, traveling. worth it"
Pierce Fricke Middlebury College
"lots of friendships and independence! very worthwhile"
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"My spanish got much better and the cultural immersion made me think critically and expanded my horizons."
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"I learned how to be independent and travel on my own. It was not worthwhile at all. I did not enjoy my semester there and wish I didn't go. I think Middlebury has this culture where everyone is pushed to study abroad because "you will regret it if you don't" but honestly it's hard for me to believe everyone loves it that much. I..."
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"I learned how to live and learn in the most difficult circumstances in the world "
Daniel Krugman Middlebury College
"Absolutely worthwhile, great academic experience."
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"Learned how to live in a city."
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"Independence but was very lonely"
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"Best time of my life."
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