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.
"Extremely worthwhile. I learned a lot."
Jeff Holland Middlebury College
"My language skills improved exponentially and I loved the independence I had to explore a city full of culture. It was very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about myself, and it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"The independent research component and the fact that I lived and worked and played on a sailboat made this whole experience incredible."
A student Middlebury College
"Abroad was very worthwhile. I learned more about myself and how I can navigate through the world and impact it every single day. I made friends to last a lifetime, got to visit and learn from doctors and hospitals all over Europe, and so on. Couldn't recommend this experience more. Especially because I was someone who was unsure..."
Kate Zecca Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about different cultures and experienced various cultural events."
A student Middlebury College
"undoubtedly worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and what I (actually want to) value/ missed and appreciate while I was away, became more independent - learning how to cook, travel, etc. on my own, made a lot of new friends (didn't go abroad with any because I wanted to do my own thing), pushed myself out of my comfort zone ..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be more independent and it gave me the opportunity to appreciate experiences and places rather than things. I think it also made me appreciate Middlebury so much more."
Hannah Middlebury College
"Independence in a city, yes "
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile"
John William Stenovec Middlebury College
"Learned a lot about Czech culture. Extremely worthwhile experience. Great to live on your own in a big city. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot in my classes, but also outside of my classes. I learned more about how to travel around the world, make new friends, and take in new cultures. Definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"A love of writing and travel - yes."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about Europe and other cultures, which I find very valuable. I also learned how to cook for myself and really live on my own. It was definitely worthwhile."
Alex Cook Middlebury College
"Abroad was extremely worthwhile and I learned so much while I was there. It was a very independent experience for me - the first time having a single room (in my entire life), I didn't go with anyone else from my home university, and I traveled alone to Australia and Japan while I was there. I learned a lot about myself and had ..."
Amelia Jones Middlebury College
"I learned a lot from being immersed in a culture that is so different from mine and gained a deeper understanding of my material through experiential learning. I also learned a lot about the implications of research through my ISP and learned a lot about myself through the independence of this project. "
Caroline Daley Middlebury College
"The city was very different from where I study so I learned about living in a city as well as taking classes at a larger university."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to travel efficiently and be patient with other people during stressful times"
A student Middlebury College
"Immersed in Danish culture"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot, it is impossible to put into a short description but I would definitely say it was worth while. "
A student Middlebury College
"I made some good friends on a water polo team I joined. I also learned a lot about myself. It was definitely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Independence, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion"
A student Middlebury College
"i learned a lot about myself and gained a lot of language skills"
Elizabeth Warfel Middlebury College
"Cultural understanding, more fluid speaking, good break from home institution, good people and relationships, academics. VERY worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about other cultures, I learned about racism in other countries and about healthcare and welfare systems, and I learned how to be independent. "
Sophie Cochran Middlebury College
