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 loved being abroad. I loved my host family, and keep in touch with them."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned what other parts of the world are like and got invaluable experiences. "
A student Middlebury College
"Hungarian culture, android mobile development, computer graphics, user interface design"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to be more social and independent "
Luna Rodriguez grieve Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about Chilean culture and was able to understand how I adapt to new, challenging situations. I was able to learn about myself and self-reflect during my time away from Midd."
Mia Grayson Middlebury College
"Besides my improvements in Spanish and my increased worldly knowledge, I learned a great deal about myself, making the experience extremely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself and how much time I need alone. I also learned how to navigate a new city and use my street smarts to problem solve. I also met new people while traveling, and I learned the values and the excitement of traveling alone. It was all so worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"A stronger sense of independence, a different reason to love my major, good friends, a Danish family to visit, new cool sights that I saw. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a much more solid economic, cultural and political understanding of China. Learning about the Chinese lifestyle was mind-opening."
A student Middlebury College
"Solidified my control over Spanish, became more independent, saw some really cool places"
A student Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile, I fell in love with the city and made awesome friends. I really felt pretty immersed in the culture of the city and I was extremely excited for that. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself as well as French/European culture. It was absolutely worthwhile and I would do it again."
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile. Learned a lot about myself and how to live independently as well as meet new people."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an international perspective, and a greater humility. I also learned and connected with Irish history. It was definitely worth while!"
Daniel Gause Middlebury College
"Worthwhile? Absolutely. I learned about myself and the world. I learned how to make decisions for myself. I learned how to live and work well with a group in difficult situations. I learned how to make the most of opportunities. I learned how to maintain a positive attitude."
Whit Findlay Middlebury College
"Yes it was worthwhile. Interesting to live in a different society for a while."
Benjamin Barrett Middlebury College
"I got a glimpse into non-US perspectives on social and political issues, which was very valuable to me. "
A student Middlebury College
"Learned how to live in a city"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that I love Middlebury. It was worthwhile in the sense that it solidified my choice in attending a small liberal arts college. "
A student Middlebury College
"Being abroad was more than worthwhile. It is hard to put into words what an incredible experience I had in France. Truly there were no downsides to studying abroad for me. I gained a deeper cultural understanding of France and Europe and I greatly improved my language skills. I also met a lot of amazing people that I will ho..."
A student Middlebury College
"How to be independent. Incredibly."
A student Middlebury College
"Fluency in Chinese and a better understanding of China's culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"Totally worthwhile, learned a lot about myself and was able to improve my spanish. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be more independent and how to relax a little in my studies, basically becoming okay with the fact that I'm not going to understand everything. I learned how to adapt to life in a new place with no initial acquaintances and how to function in a new environment and a new language. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a ton of Spanish but also how to handle myself in a completely foreign culture."
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