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.
"Exposure to unfamiliar culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"Unique cultural experience, opportunities to travel, unique course offerings, amazing professors"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of experience just simply living in a city. I had never lived in a city or in an apartment on my own/with students my age so cooking, navigating, being safe was all a new and great experience. Also, traveling on my own and so often was also a great life experience. "
Molly Freeman Middlebury College
"I made a lot of American friends from other colleges that I still hang out with. I also learned how to write an 8 page essay in 3 hours which I think will help me going into senior year. I learned to work and study material at a new level and became a much stronger writer. I also had the opportunity to travel around other countr..."
Jill Staufer Middlebury College
"My experience abroad was worthwhile because I had other friends in my program and in Europe and because I learned a great deal about myself and what I want for my future, but not because of the university i was studying at or the academic courses I was taking. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was a challenging experience in pretty much all aspects, but most definitely worthwhile! Not only did I learn more of the language, I also learned more about life in France and living in a different country in general. I think that the experiences I had have given me a new perspective on the world as well as a renewed sense o..."
A student Middlebury College
"Language improvement. A new sense of autonomy and ability to be independent"
Nicolas Plume Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile, I can now say with confidence that Chinese is my second language."
A student Middlebury College
"To be independent and yes"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about Oxford as a town and university, and about both British museums and museums worldwide. Completely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that I am a much more capable student than I have previously given myself credit for. "
A student Middlebury College
"During my time abroad I learned how to be independent while also learning to make new friends who I wouldn't normally have on campus. My host family was the best part of my experience, and although it was a bit awkward in the beginning I looked forward to eating a meal with them everyday and practicing Italian. "
Alejandra Chavez Middlebury College
"My language improved vastly, so in that respect yes. "
A student Middlebury College
"Being in an apartment, I learned how to live on my own. It was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I became more independent. My self-confidence grew. I feel stronger."
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"I loved it and I am excited to go back. Japan really became home for me!"
A student Middlebury College
"Improved Spanish level, new friends from around the world, ability to live on my own, YES"
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"I have always felt that speaking is my weakest area in studying Chinese, but after speaking only Chinese every day it improved so much. I now feel comfortable applying my language skill to professional tasks and can explain myself clearly on many topics. Using only Chinese gave me the unique opportunity to learn about Chinese cu..."
Rowen Price Middlebury College
"Yes! I gained a lot of independence and confidence; my Spanish skills also improved greatly."
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"I gained a lot of spanish skills and cultural competency skills as well as life long friends from Spain, the US, and other countries. "
Sarah Asch Middlebury College
"There are honestly too many things to type up. My biggest takeaway is that the world is wider than you can imagine, and that with a little effort and extroversion you can discover things and people that will undoubtedly teach you in ways that no school or institutional can. The experience was 100% worthwhile."
Naina Horning Middlebury College
"I gained the ability to converse normally with native Spanish speakers, something I hadn't really been able to do before. I also learned a bit of "adulting" living on my own and basically fending for myself. "
A student Middlebury College
"I furthered my Spanish skills and made lots of friends. I also got the interesting experience of going to a European university It was very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a better understanding of myself, and how I am capable of living in a new place on my own. It was worthwhile, and while these are probably not the best four month of my life, they were definitely four months that I will never forget. "
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"I gained a lot of clarity from this program. I think going abroad brings a lot of clarity but I think being a Chinese-American in China was a very interesting experience that while brought with it a lot of consequences, was ultimately very beneficial and helpful to my personal growth. "
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