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 learned more about myself, my passions, my strengths, and my needs. It was nice learning how to thrive in a foreign environment, and to do something out of my comfort zone. More than academic or social experiences, I think the personal experience of going through this process helped me grow a lot as a person."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I felt more self-sufficient and independent by the end of it, learned a lot about Chile, and improved my Spanish. I think it is incredible to be able to spend 5 months in a foreign country. "
Adrienne Goldstein Middlebury College
"The ability to adjust to a different lifestyle, Spanish language skills, learning from a new international perspective"
A student Middlebury College
"worthwhile, but sucks to have a health problem abroad. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile only because I learned so much about myself and how to deal with sadness/homesickness/isolation/anxiety. I've never felt those feelings in such depth until this experience and now I think I have a better way to live my life going forward by only choosing things that will make me happy. "
A student Middlebury College
"Learned about living in a big city, living in another culture. Was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"New American friends, sense of independence, the experience of having large classes and being "on my own.""
A student Middlebury College
"While I was not particularly academically challenged, this experience far exceeded my other expectations. I learned that I am comfortable meeting new people and exploring unfamiliar cities. I surprised myself with my ability to navigate on my own. I learned how to cook for myself. Overall, my study abroad experience was incredib..."
A student Middlebury College
"It was 1000% worthwhile "
A student Middlebury College
"yeah, learned how to liveon my own mostly "
A student Middlebury College
"Learned a lot about being out of my comfort zone. Yes it was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Living in a city, which I have not done before, was interesting. I really enjoyed traveling to visit friends around the world. It was a worthwhile experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a great deal from this experience. I learned about the politics and culture of Britain, and how Britain differs and compares to America. I learned about other European and non-European countries from friends, which was very interesting and beneficial. I learned more about how America is viewed by people in other parts ..."
Sarah Nelson Middlebury College
"Great engineering exposure"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an incredible amount of independence and confidence in myself. I can't imagine if I hadn't chosen to study abroad - it was such a great way to experience something new! "
A student Middlebury College
"Living on my own and individual travel."
A student Middlebury College
"I made so many new friends, gained the confidence to live independently, and became comfortable in numerous foreign environments."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes definitely worthwhile! It was a lot of fun but also challenging in ways that I wouldnt have experienced at my home university. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about international travel, particularly in cities as well as a ton of history of Eastern Europe. I have a new understanding of foreign cultures, and getting an immersive feel for individuals living in other areas of the world expanded my horizons. I feel more confident living alone in a city and gained a new per..."
A student Middlebury College
"I greatly improved my language skills, and got to know the city of Beijing very well. I got to do a lot of exploring of contemporary Chinese culture."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a new language and I gained the ability to transition very quickly in new places."
A student Middlebury College
"i gained more independence but i did not feel as if my language skills improved a lot. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living in a city and dealing with other cultures. I also learned a lot about failure and how different school systems can be in different countries. "
A student Middlebury College
"I got to travel and experience different cultures"
A student Middlebury College
"Different academic setting with good people "
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