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 to be flexible and roll with the punches. There were many situations where you could easily become frustrated, but sometimes I had to choose to have a more positive outlook in order to learn from the experience and push myself forwards. I also learned that it's ok to depend on other people, in fact it's very normal an..."
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"I learned a lot about local Jordanian culture and improved my language skills immensely."
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"It was initially terrifying to live in such a big city in a foreign country, but I quickly fell in love with Berlin and the diverse, international atmosphere. I learned a great deal on the art of independence and I improved my language skills."
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"I gained both a better cultural understanding of Cameroon, better french skills, and better understanding of the continued exploitation of Africa by the west."
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"I got to learn a lot about the city of Valparaíso and lived in a city for the first time. I definitely learned the most through my internship in a local preschool, where I assisted the teachers with daily activities and helped implement a composting campaign in the school."
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"It was fantastic to meet people from different countries and cultures and to form relationships with these people. Definitely a worthwhile experience."
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"It was worthwhile - I gained very valuable language and cultural fluency skills. "
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"I learned a new style of teaching and about the local culture"
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"I learned how to interact with people my age from a different background. "
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"Seeing as SIT does so much traveling, I was really able to see other parts of the country in a way that I didn't with my previous study abroad program. It left me wanting to see even more of Morocco and explore these on my own next time. "
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"Absolutely worthwhile. Best to go for a year. You'll appreciate the immersion. "
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Joshua Rubin Middlebury College
"Spanish skills, independence and confidence while traveling"
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"I learned all about general engineering, developed many technical skills used in the industry, and made some great connections while doing so."
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"I learned how to be independent, how to navigate through unfamiliar places on my own."
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"How to live in a new culture and create bonds in a foreign language. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Melisa Topic Middlebury College
"I gained a broader world perspective and stronger Spanish and lifelong friendships. It was definitely worth while. "
Wynne Ebner Middlebury College
"I learned a lot from an academic perspective, and gained a lot of confidence in my writing abilities. I also made really incredible friends whom I wouldn't have met otherwise."
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"I learned a lot more about being independent and living alone in a large city (which I'd never done before). I feel very thankful to have had the opportunity to balance my three and a half years in rural Vermont with five months in a cosmopolitan European city. It broadened my outlook, and gives me the confidence to enter my sen..."
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"My French improved drastically and I improved my ability to live in an urban setting."
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"My Chinese got better and I gained a lot of confidence both in my Chinese ability and overall"
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"I learned so much about living on my own and providing for myself. I also learned so much about my own history and the history of a country that isn't often talked about. It was incredibly worthwhile. "
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"Yes, I met really smart people and motivated individuals. While only two classes were interesting to me, I also got exposure to other activities."
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