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.
"Yes! I had so much fun exploring a new place and learning about a different culture."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile, since spending a full year in London, a place I was initially unfamiliar with and where I knew no one, I have found I've become far more self-possessed and able to takeon challenges. The experience endowed me a great amount of perspective and some of the most brilliant memories."
A student Middlebury College
"Social connections are the most important. "
A student Middlebury College
"Independent living, spanish skills, appreciation for travel, met people from all over the world. "
Henry Fleming Middlebury College
"Yes it was very worth while. I grew a lot as an independent individual. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worth while as I learned a lot about myself as a person and South America while getting to do some amazing traveling and improve my Spanish!"
A student Middlebury College
"This experience gave me practical experience I needed in architectural practice, as well as an opportunity to travel Europe and widen my perspective on design and life."
Jacob Brooks Allnutt Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the UK education system and how it contrast our own. I also met many British students and learned about their lives and politics."
A student Middlebury College
"It made me realize I want to have a international career - 100% worthwhile. Really gave a whole new dimension to my life. "
A student Middlebury College
"My Spanish ability increased tremendously. I also feel that I became much more independent during my time abroad."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, I learned so much about myself, and made some extremely deep friendships. "
A student Middlebury College
"I met lifelong friends, I lived in a new place, I took classes that I otherwise would not have taken, so for me it was worth it."
Clemi U Middlebury College
"Learned how to live in a city and in a different culture, learned a lot about myself. Very worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about Danish culture, which was a great experience. It's great to see a different perspective of the world, and step outside of the mental and physical boundaries of the U.S. "
A student Middlebury College
"I loved gaining perspective on how people live in a completely different part of the world. Speaking French and Malagasy was a blast."
A student Middlebury College
"I am very thankful for my experience abroad, everyone should go if they have the chance! Copenhagen is an incredible city, I just found the workload difficult as my priority was to travel. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about functioning independently, with regard to social and academic experiences"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a ton about my own discipline—ships and sailing, maritime technology, museum studies, etc.—and about myself—how I present myself, how I work most efficiently, how I should organize my thoughts on paper and in person, how I rest and recreate, what I like in friends, how I like to be challenged and questioned, etc, etc. ..."
Angus CB Warren Middlebury College
"I learned about different cultures, specifically the culture in the Czech Republic. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was an excellent educational experience, both in a traditional academic sense as well as with cultural understanding."
A student Middlebury College
"I really enjoyed the opportunity to get comfortable living in a new space where I was less familiar with the culture. While the university was not as academically challenging as I would have liked, I appreciated being able to meet students in Germany and gain an understanding of how the system there is different from what I am u..."
A student Middlebury College
"It was incredibly worthwhile, but the program in Irkutsk is best suited to a specific kind of person, and I don't think that aspect of it was particularly well advertised"
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile - I think I gained a greater grasp of what it's like to live fully independently in a city (not something I necessarily would've thought I'd ever do)."
A student Middlebury College
"I think on top of the rigorous academics, this program was good for learning how to live on your own. Also the kids in the program (while isolated from the locals) were very nice. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills, and I learned about my major (International and Global Studies with a regional focus in Latin America) from a different perspective. It was worthwhile. "
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