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.
"Chinese skills, maybe worth it"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned Arabic, and yeah"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a new family, a new home, new friends. I improved my French. I gained an understanding of the discrepancy between what people think of Cameroon and what the reality is. I learned and lived daily political corruption but was able to "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a ton about careers in Museum Studies, and about British culture and history. "
Roo Weed Middlebury College
"Learned to be independent, experienced much of european life for the first time"
A student Middlebury College
"Super worthwhile, gained a lot of knowledge about Eastern Europe and also learned a lot about how I can be independent and navigate a foreign country. "
A student Middlebury College
"Sweden is a wonderful country with lovely people. It is very cold and dark during spring semester. "
A student Middlebury College
"I loved meeting all of my international friends, being able to explore a mid-sized city and a new way of life, and have access to cities that I have only dreamed about. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live independently and fulfillingly in China. "
Travis Wayne Sanderson Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about how to budget and how to travel."
A student Middlebury College
"Love, compassion, and tolerance/acceptance for all things. South Africa Study Abroad redefined my definition of happiness and internal peace. The true method of knowledge is experiment. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile and I learned to be more independent by living on my own and studying in a whole new university/city/country."
A student Middlebury College
"It was a worldly experience, I gained confidence in traveling and meeting new people, a great knowledge of czech culture and european history, and I will forever love of Europe and can't wait to be back!"
Abbie Rosenbaum Middlebury College
"I loved my time in Sweden. Swedish culture is so interesting and I really learned how to take a break and surround myself with engaging people."
A student Middlebury College
"I developed great relationships with the people I interacted with regularly and I learned to appreciate a new culture which I absolutely fell in love with! It was definitely worthwhile!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a new language, made new friends, and traveled the world. "
Jackson Watson Middlebury College
"Mathematics. It totally worths it. "
A student Middlebury College
"Go out and explore on your own! Push yourself to try new things and meet new people, but also remember that abroad does not have to be the best semester of your college career, and you still need to take care of yourself! I met some great people, but also spent a lot of time exploring alone and learned a lot about myself."
A student Middlebury College
"Gained an insight into foreign cultures."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an appreciation of Shakespeare, the British people and culture, the Pakistani diaspora there. I made some excellent American friends, and it was absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"Spending a significant amount of time in a different culture is absolutely worthwhile. You learn so much about yourself and your home culture as much as the culture and place you are immersed in. I certainly grew through this opportunity."
A student Middlebury College
"I improved my language skills, and made some friends. I enjoyed learning about the Yunnan culture."
A student Middlebury College
"This was a very valuable experience. My classes were challenging and interesting, and my writing skills improved considerably. I enjoyed the opportunity to explore Oxford as well as travel elsewhere in England and in Europe."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an understanding and frame of reference for how regular people live their lives in Kunming. Definitely worth it. "
Travis Wayne Sanderson Middlebury College
