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 that sometimes you just had to live in the moment. While abroad there are only so many things you can worry about; rather than worry just live in the moment of being abroad. It was worthwhile when I finally let go of things I couldn't control. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned language skills and coexistence skills. I also strengthened my sense of independence and ability to go out and interact with strangers. "
A student Middlebury College
"I would say this experience was worthwhile "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned Spanish of course and I learned a lot about Argentina's difficult economic/political situation from a local perspective. It was absolutely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Independence, decision making, emotional intelligence. So worth it!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be adaptable."
A student Middlebury College
"Really cool experience, but I've already done programs like this (Outward Bound) and wish I had done something a little more free form. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was so worthwhile. Living on my own in a foreign city was a huge growth experience, and I loved being able to travel around the country for hikes and nature experiences. School was challenging but I loved socializing and exploring the city when I had free time. "
Britt L Middlebury College
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William T Middlebury College
"I fell in love with Paris and with exploring (and learning, choosing my own days...) on my own. I also saw more of the world, learned a lot academically, and of the language. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of experience being independent, meeting different people, and learning about a different culture. It was definitely worthwhile and has changed the way that I view the world."
A student Middlebury College
"Besides improving my German language skills, I also learned how to organize my time academically and recreationally."
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwile -- I gained a lot of independence"
A student Middlebury College
"Independence and confidence in myself, I'd say it was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to be more confident in social and professional settings in Spanish. I learned to navigate feelings of not fitting in and finding things that brought me joy despite feelings of frustration."
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile, but I do wish everything was on the same level as the quality of the program itself. The number one thing I learned is that I will never live in a dorm ever again"
Rostyk Y Middlebury College
"Learned how to adapt to a culture very far from my own."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much. I learned a lot about myself and how to live in a new culture. I definitely grew as a person. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about various other cultures, and I learned independence. It was definitely worthwhile."
Owen F Middlebury College
"Learnt the local culture, improved my French skills, became more independent..."
A student Middlebury College
"Being abroad is such a great learning experience. You learn how to adjust to a foreign city and immerse yourself in a new culture. It can be tough at times, but I grew so much and explored cities all around France and Europe. I would absolutely do it again in a heartbeat if I could."
A student Middlebury College
"yes It was worthwhile. I embraced my European heritage"
shark Middlebury College
"I gained and learned so much from my time abroad. Both academically and in terms of my language skills and my personal growth and confidence. It was challenging but worth it."
A student Middlebury College
"independance, spanish, got an internship, time mamangement, all the above"
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile - I gained a level of wordliness and independence that I did not possess prior, and it was the best and fastest way to improve my language comprehension skills"
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