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.
"We all learn about the world, but it is a privilege to get to experience the world. "
A student Middlebury College
"I traveled a lot an got to experience living independently, like living alone and cooking for myself and budgeting. Overall I have a new sense of the world and lifestyles. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to spend time and study on my own and pushed myself to integrate into a new academic setting. "
A student Middlebury College
"Learned about general and biological oceanography, specifically coral reef fishes and their larval distribution. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I grew a lot as an individual and my ability to do things on my own."
A student Middlebury College
"I really learned to be open to all the new cultural perspectives around me and to reflect upon the cultural preferences that shape who I am. "
Sarah Kavoogian Middlebury College
"I learned to immerse myself in different cultures. To understand different perspective and outlooks on the world. Very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile. I was exposed to so many new perspectives and cultures that now inform my own viewpoint."
A student Middlebury College
"Why it is important and beneficial to go to a small school. "
Imran Ganda Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile! Gained greater confidence and independence while immersing myself in a different culture which taught me a lot about my own. "
Danielle Laverdiere Middlebury College
"language"
A student Middlebury College
"French language skills; local friends; French culture; it was very worthwhile."
Yihao Ding Middlebury College
"It was worth wile, gained a lot of really good friends and memories."
Payton Campbell Middlebury College
"I'm more comfortable being out of my comfort zone"
Michael Joncich Middlebury College
"I gained an understanding of Spanish culture, and greatly improved my language skills. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to be more independent. I appreciate this experience because it helped me find my true academic passion which is film and media. I changed my major while I was abroad and have enjoyed my classes since that switch. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about how rigorous Oxford is, but like it's Oxford. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned many things: I improved my language skills, took interesting classes, learned new cultural perspectives and value systems. The most important thing, however, were the friendships I made in Germany, as they are what has made Germany a home for me and are the reason why I will return."
Charlie Burditt Middlebury College
"Cultural experiences"
A student Middlebury College
"It was quite worthwhile. I learned that it takes a life time to learn a new culture, as much as you wish you could just learn everything in one go, so much is left hidden."
Omar Valencia Middlebury College
"It is absolutely worthwhile - I gained a bolstered sense of independence and adaptability, the confidence to continue traveling and immersing myself in foreign environments, and a profound connection with Chilean culture and Latin American relations in general."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about local Jordanian culture and also learned how to be more adaptable while traveling."
Kyle Middlebury College
"I gained a new self of my self. A sense of independence. It was the greatest adventure of my life so far and I feel like I really found who I was. "
Lex Scott Middlebury College
"Though it was quite expensive, it was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to power through discomfort and feeling different! "
A student Middlebury College
