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 absolutely worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I learned so much about the Andean region and their beautiful culture."
Maeve S Middlebury College
"I greatly improved my skills in Spanish. I became more confident and independent. I grew as a person both socially and academically. "
A student Middlebury College
"I got deep cultural immersion and much more language fluency."
A student Middlebury College
"I found a community of like-minded people, and a discipline that inspires me. This experience opened my mind to modes of education and an application of academic learning that was empowering."
A student Middlebury College
"I became much more independent and met friends that I am very close to. I advanced my field skills and was able to go on many adventures."
Theresa B Middlebury College
"Gained exposure to a culture and way of life other than my own, which was very worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about my personal preferences, goals and values. I learned how to spend time by myself, navigate new and complex situations alone, pushed my limits in many ways, and met new people. "
Emmet S Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my own better,"
Will L Middlebury College
"I learned so much about being able to live in another country with another family and I was able to navigate my independent wants and needs while getting to know and value my host family. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about traveling and spending time alone! I now love both, when, this previously was an issue for me."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned more about my self and how people outside of the United States Operate . Great cultural immersion . "
Nathaniel R Middlebury College
"I gained a new perspective on the world and a ton of new places I have been. It was absolutely worthwhile"
Nathan F Middlebury College
"How to be a good traveller an d explore new places"
A student Middlebury College
"Confidence of living in a new city, and getting to see how a different part of the world works. "
Walker C Middlebury College
"I thought it was worthwhile, and enjoyed being abroad."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to acclimate to a larger city and make new friends and new connections. It was absolutely worthwhile, and it was a great experience abroad. "
Claudia M Middlebury College
"I learned how to operate freely but respectfully in a culture completely different to my own. I also learned how to think critically about complex issues without taking sides. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about how ignorant I've been of Russian-speaking countries outside of Russia. Absolutely every single student learning Russian needs to learn about Central Asia and not just focus on Russia. I would recommend this program to someone who is focused on improving their Russian language skills and is OKAY with sacrificing ..."
Natalia S Middlebury College
"I learned about Scottish traditions and got to compare the way they live life to the way we do in America. I would choose a different program, perhaps in a larger city, if I had to go again."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a great deal about Scottish history, and the relationship of the culture to the land. I learned how to live independently in a foreign city, and to meet people with very different backgrounds from myself."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a confidence in myself and a better understading of what goals I have for my academic career. "
A student Middlebury College
"Research Experience and traveling across Europe. Very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I improved my language skills."
Yuzhe S Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. I know have a better understanding of myself and the world around me. "
A student Middlebury College
"Just being immersed in a new culture was amazing and it was extremely worthwhile"
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