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.
"Not worthwhile and I was forced to go due to IPE major. Didn't gain much."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about organizing and political philosophy and social movements! It was absolutely worthwhile and I would really recommend! "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about the interconnectedness of Australian ecology, evolution, and anthropology. My time in Australia broadened my horizons and allowed me to experience a lot of personal growth. I would do it again in a heartbeat"
Jillian Lessing Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I had never been to Europe before so every experience was new to me."
A student Middlebury College
"My language skills greatly improved. I think I would have regretted not going abroad, but it wasn’t the best experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"I think it was very worthwhile. My french certainly improved and I really enjoyed being immersed in the culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"learned about australian culture"
Wiatt Hinton Middlebury College
"I think being forced to speak in a nonnative language pushed me outside my comfort zone, and it was very interesting to have history and other courses taught from the perspective of another country. I also made friends that I still keep in touch with"
Katherine Glew Middlebury College
"I learned how to live independently in a new country while navigating an entirely different scholastic curriculum. This program is worthwhile; perhaps even life-changing."
A student Middlebury College
"How to live independently, outside my comfort zone, confidence"
A student Middlebury College
"My experience was definitely worthwhile! I had great food and gained a lot of French friends that I'll keep in touch with."
A student Middlebury College
"How to live on my own, cook, buy and sell a car, explore new places "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot, met a lot of cool people, and had a lot of fun. Definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"Yes gained a lot of new friends and experiences"
A student Middlebury College
"It opened my world to new ways of perceiving and thinking and exposed me to a ton of art. I also made some really close friends. Definitely worthwhile."
Lev Snyder Middlebury College
"I got to feel what it was like to live independently in a city. While it was not encouraged to live in an apartment with other Middlebury students it was the best decision I made. It was a great change of pace to not be in a small-town, living in dorms, and I became much closer with the Middlebury students there."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about Danish culture and the everyday lives of the locals. Courses were super interesting and I learned a lot despite the lack of rigor. I would go back for another semester if I could."
Mary-Elizabeth McCourt Middlebury College
"I learned to identify the vast majority of the macroscopic things living on Svalbard including plants, invertebrates, birds and, of course foxes and reindeer. The opportunity to live in and study in the arctic was rare and unique - not something I could have done if I hadn't gone or likely will have an opportunity to do again - ..."
A student Middlebury College
"interact with not only chinese people, but people from all over the world!"
Allan Middlebury College
"I have the ability to deal with a lot and make tough decisions. I think it was worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"comfort in unfamiliar situations communication skills ability to live well with others going with the flow learning to get the most out of every experience"
A student Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile. I had incredible experiences traveling around Australia and learned a lot about sustainability, environmental action, Aboriginal culture, conducting research, and more."
A student Middlebury College
"Worthwhile because it rekindled my love of America by making me experience a different country."
A student Middlebury College
"I loved being able to live in a new city and it comes at a great time to get away from the “smallness” of Middlebury"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to communicate and advocate for myself when in tricky living situations and how to navigate a university with minimal assistance. "
A student Middlebury College
