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.
"It was well worth it. I got to meet locals through my host family and friends I could stay connected with through the program. At the same time, I picked up a bit of the language, and have connections to a country I'm sure I'll return to."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile, I loved living in a foreign city. The academics were not particularly valuable but the experience as a whole was unbeatable. "
A student Middlebury College
"My language skills grew immensely as well as just general adult skills-- it was my first time living in a city in an apartment, so I learned to cook, clean, grocery shop, take care of myself. Travel was incredibly valuable."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about another culture and how a person from a different culture can learn and adapt to the norms they find themselves surrounded by. I thought it was quite worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"A lot about climate justice movements and indigenous climate activism."
Samuel Alexander Middlebury College
"I got to experience local life after making friends with a group of local brewers, and got to increase not only firm up my conversational Chinese, but also develop vocabulary in topics of my own choosing. As an avid craft beer enthusiast, my decision to pursue China's emerging craft beer scene as a one on one topic kept me inter..."
A student Middlebury College
"This program showed me how to live a balanced life, and I found a passion for birds and fish! It was a once in a lifetime experience!"
Mikayla H Middlebury College
"I loved living in Scotland, it was absolutely worthwhile to spend a full year abroad"
A student Middlebury College
"I loved it! Everything is different even in the details. The way of living, the education systems, the culture, the language. Enrolling in a large international university like Edinburgh is the way to go because you can really experience life there. Classes are easy but not necessarily easy to get an A. Everyone is nice and the ..."
Julia Middlebury College
"I learned how to ride a metro, how to find calm in a large crowd of people, how to speak and write hindi, how to build a community from scratch, how to make dal."
A student Middlebury College
"It was undoubtably worthwhile. More than anything my learning came from observing how another culture lives from day to day. The historical learning that I have absorbed throughout my life was also given a definite and solidifying context."
Walter R Conrad Middlebury College
"I became fluent in German and made life-long friends who I have been keeping in touch with back in the US. "
Catherine Blizzard Middlebury College
"The experience has shaped thoughts on my career path and the way development works in general. Definitely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Living on your own experience and fun travel. "
A student Middlebury College
"Language Skills, maturity. yes."
A student Middlebury College
"It was incredible and I became much more independent and confident. "
A student Middlebury College
"It offered me the chance to reacquaint me with myself. I shan't say more. It was definitely worthwhile."
Tlhokomelo Lekhutle Middlebury College
"The best part of my time in Copenhagen was the environment of design that I got to study and feel connected to. I gained a my understanding of architecture and urban design that will help to supplement my major at Middlebury. "
A student Middlebury College
"Language skills"
A student Middlebury College
"got way better at spanish. good classes too"
A student Middlebury College
"Deeper understanding an appreciation of Chinese Culture"
Miles McQueen Middlebury College
"I learned a ton about time management and being able to digest a large volume of material in a short time span. This was very worthwhile as it is an important skill for life beyond Oxford."
Seth Boswell Middlebury College
"Had so much fun, but did not interact with too many locals"
Ayman Middlebury College
"Definitely was worthwhile & would recommend to everyone"
A student Middlebury College
"100% worthwhile. Learned how to be self-sufficient in a foreign country where I barely spoke the language. Learned to push myself, make friends, learn a new language, dive into a new culture, meet so many amazing Spaniards, try the most AMAZING tapas... I could go on forever. If I ever have the opportunity to live in Spain after..."
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