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 a lot about being proactive with one's time as well as a lot about speaking French."
Noah Wagner-Carlberg Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I was able to explore the world in a way I never had before. "
Michael Maldonado Middlebury College
"Strength and Courage."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be flexible. "
A student Middlebury College
"Studying at Middlebury's Kunming program was definitely worth it because I got to improve my Chinese and in a beautiful city!"
A student Middlebury College
"As expected I learned a lot more about the subject of mathematics and the difficulty of graduate level coursework. It is worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. It felt great to be in a perfect size city, it allowed me to immerse myself in a new place, meet a ton of new people, and it gave me the break I needed from Middlebury to come back and enjoy my last year here. "
Lucy Middlebury College
"Studying in Paris was certainly worthwhile as it proved to me that I am capable of alternate methods of learning, and that my ways are not the only ways. It allowed me to look critically at the way I live and learn at home and gave me the confidence to interact in a new space in an unfamiliar language. Lastly, I learned how to r..."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, very worthwhile "
Bridget Colliton Middlebury College
"Academics wise most classes I took were of genuine interest to me, especially the two related to gender. I also gained exposure to knowledge about Europe from a European perspective. My favorite part of the program has to be my internship, where I got to practice my German in a more "real-life" setting and put my different langu..."
A student Middlebury College
"School and culture wise learned a lot from traveling -- one of the best years "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a better understanding of Chinese culture, Chinese language, and got to really know Chinese people on a deep level"
A student Middlebury College
"My chinese language skills improved a lot."
A student Middlebury College
"Paris is the best city on earth"
A student Middlebury College
"Living in another country made me self-sufficient."
Jeremy Barovick Middlebury College
"I gained an appreciation for the UK in a way that I never thought I would gain. I definitely intend to move to the UK in the future now and it's solely because of the bonds and memories I made while there"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about being in a new environment and settling down on my own. I also enjoyed most of my classes."
A student Middlebury College
"Not only improvement in language skills but also a lot of, if not more, personal growth which made it very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"A new education system."
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile "
Day Middlebury College
"I learned to live in an environment where I have to do everything by myself. Yes it is worthwhile."
Haoyang Yu Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile, I improved my language abilities and confidence when speaking and also became more knowledgeable about China's history and culture."
A student Middlebury College
"About Japan, yes"
A student Middlebury College
"It was an incredibly worthwhile experience. I learned how to be independent and how to better balance my time between enjoying life and focusing on academics. I improved my Spanish skills as well. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the NZ culture."
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