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 cultural nuance, and also how being good at a foreign language doesn't mean you're competent at navigating the culture."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned more about the Dutch culture. I also was able to experience other cultures by traveling. I was able to meet new people and meet up with old ones. Def worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile. I met Spanish friends and it absolutely opened my eyesight. "
Xingzi Xu Middlebury College
"I improved my language ability and gained a greater cultural perspective."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot of history from a Mexican perspective. It was absolutely worthwhile. I also just learned lots of things from my peers. "
Juliana Dunn Middlebury College
"I learned so much in my time abroad. I also was given time to explore my surroundings and enjoy myself. I made new friends too. I would do it again in a heart beat."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the history and culture of Central Europe. "
A student Middlebury College
"World view and experiences I will never forget."
Conrado Banky Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about Danish culture, and ended up developing a real affinity for it. Great place, great people. I also learned about areas of neuroscience that aren't typically taught at the undergraduate level in the U.S., making it a really unique experience."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about Spanish culture and about myself as I navigated a new environment. My language skills improved so much and I became more confident in them. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to adapt to a new environment and embrace independence. I also learned how to use public transportation. 100% worthwhile experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"Different cultures throughout Europe "
Kevin Maxwell Middlebury College
"I gained an appreciation as well as newfound perspective into Russian society and Russian culture that simply would not have been possible without spending the time I did in the way that I did in Moscow. I also gained a great deal of confidence from my Russian language skills, as I was able to complete an internship and particip..."
A student Middlebury College
"Did a lot of growing in all the solitary time I had since I had like 3 friends, but biggest thing I learned is that I have to rely on myself and only myself to get things done."
A student Middlebury College
"Fake people exist all over the world. Don’t believe in what your home institution boasts about, that’s propaganda. "
Sylvia Choi Middlebury College
"I gained experience in independence and understanding myself. It was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"How to integrate into a different culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"Eye-opening experience, cultural awareness, exposure, and language acquisition. "
A student Middlebury College
"I became fluent in Spanish and gained a new sense of my strength and independence."
A student Middlebury College
"I have so many new friends and am obsessed with Denmark, and I know what I want to do for my career!"
A student Middlebury College
"An understanding of just how vast and diverse the world is, and of the remarkable ways that foreign cultures can feel both extremely similar and extremely different from my own."
A student Middlebury College
"I got engaged! and spent a year in England! and went for walks in the same parks where the greatest minds in history walked off their hangovers! Definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about being patient and what I need to be healthy and happy in a time of intense transition. My Spanish speaking abilities did improve. I learned about living relatively independently in a city. I gained some really wonderful friends. Even though it was really difficult sometimes, it was a really worthwhile exper..."
Miles Meijer Middlebury College
"Learned about local culture and improved my reading and formal grammar. Was worthwhile to make friendships with locals."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be more independent and how to be more confident of my French language skills. "
Meron Benti Middlebury College
