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.
"It was not the most eye-opening experience because I had already spent time abroad with my family in Argentina. Since I went in with a high level of Spanish, studying abroad in Madrid was not the most challenging. However, I got very close with the Jewish community there and most of them were from Arab/North African origin which..."
Hannah Krutiansky Middlebury College
"I explored a lot."
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"I learned how I respond under stressful and difficult situations"
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"I think independence and self-meditation and motivation were the biggest things I gained during my time abroad. Definitely worthwhile."
Kian Waddell Middlebury College
"Living abroad was a great experience. London is an incredible and diverse city."
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"Very worthwhile! "
Julian Lopez Middlebury College
"Lots of real-life skills (dealing with a broken car, cooking, organizing trips, living on your own, shopping on a budget)."
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"I improved my Spanish skills a lot. "
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"language and culture"
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"Yes. I learned a lot about how I handle stress, loneliness, and discomfort. "
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"I worked hard and improved written french. Also was able to meet french students"
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"It was extremely worthwhile. I learned about living in a city, and living among people who were not American and adjusting to a new culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to let go of things, not take myself too seriously, and live my life on a day-by-day basis. "
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"Learned a lot of Spanish, experienced the culture. It was worthwhile"
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"Firstly, my french language skills improved a lot. For that reason alone it was worthwhile. Being able to immerse myself in French culture by living with a host family and taking classes in french at a Paris University proved to be very valuable experiences as well."
Gabriela Fort Middlebury College
"how to be more independent"
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"It was definitely worthwhile as I learned a lot from being away from home, being in a foreign country, and from improving my language skills. "
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"best semester of my life. learned a ton about myself and how to travel and be independent as well as how to deal with different types of stress that are not associated with academics (which is the type of stress that I usually encounter at Middlebury). I also fostered some incredible friendships that will last for a lifetime"
Alexa Comai Middlebury College
"I learned how to function on my own and live in a city. My language skills also improved drastically. "
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"I grew substantially in my Spanish abilities and my confidence using them. I also came to better understand aspects of myself as a person and how I react to some types of difficult situations."
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"I learned the language, the culture, the history, and about the people. I also gained way more confidence in myself, greater skills to navigate places on my own, and relationships I will always cherish."
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"I learned a lot about living alone and navigating a large city "
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"I think I gained a pretty thick skin, knowledge of Spanish, knowledge of Rioplatense culture, among other things. Worthwhile, overall."
Jackson Paul Middlebury College
"One of the most beneficial experiences was our class trip to London, as I not only got see a plethora of art and venues, but got to understand some underlying components to the art world, as well as how art is viewed/valued in other cultures. "
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"I learned increased independence and I got to explore many different cultures. Definitely worthwhile. "
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