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.
"Learned a lot about my self/how to live completely independently in a new city. 100% worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I developed my Spanish and I learned how to lead a balanced life while living outside the college bubble. "
Roo Weed Middlebury College
"It was so worthwhile. It provides an opportunity to entertain diversity. Even for people who know already that the similarities and differences exist, they too get the chance to internalize it all in experience. It also gives students the chance to make connections with all kinds of new people and places, connections that may la..."
A student Middlebury College
"no regrets"
Benjamin Michel Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living on my own and being self-sufficient. It was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"So worthwile, learned so much about how to live/navigate on my own. "
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely learned to be more independent. I learned a lot academically, so that's good because I still have another year of school."
A student Middlebury College
"It was mostly about staying in a different culture and improving language skill rather than learning something serious in an academic area."
A student Middlebury College
"It helped me grow as a person. It was the first time I ever cooked for myself. And even though I have lived away from home for 5 years at that point, I felt a whole lot more independent. I learnt that libraries are hidden jewel mines waiting to be discovered. It was worth it for sure."
A student Middlebury College
"Academically, I learned a lot about Bengali history, thinkers, philosophers and resistance movements in my history course. I also gained a new understanding of India's current right-wing political climate and the BJP by talking to my classmates, traveling to certain areas, and witnessing protests and political demonstrations. I ..."
A student Middlebury College
"Living in Amman "
Jinseul Jun Middlebury College
"Yes it was definitely worthwhile. I loved being able to experience a new culture. Although the U.K. is similar to the US it is by no means the same. Even being able to experience living in the city was amazing and different."
A student Middlebury College
"Language Skills improved, had a lot of time in the culture, not many other international students"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the British educational system. "
A student Middlebury College
"My internships were also really interesting/intense/mind-numbing-but-still-useful. I did one with CONAF and one with Conservacion Marina. "
Elias Guerra Middlebury College
"I have a solid mastery of French. The experience of living in a big city such as Paris for the first time makes you have to adjust. There was so much to gain from the cultural offerings available in the city. Yes, it was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"CMRS was pretty intense but I learned how to engage more deeply with texts and write better essays. I made a lot of new friends and came back a far better student. "
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely my language skills improved. I really learnt to stay in the moment and appreciate the time I had there. I was definitely worthwhile "
Hiu-Tung Karen L Middlebury College
"My Italian skills improved a lot! I also became much more independent."
Hannah Hudson Middlebury College
"I really learned how to care about my work because it was personally interesting to me, not because it was assigned. Super worthwhile. "
Maud Langaker Middlebury College
"Try to branch out more"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about the history, politics, structure, operations, and tactics of labor unions in New York City; a topic I knew very little about prior to this experience. I am now considering a returning to New York to seek employment for a labor union after I graduate and Union Semester gave me the connections to do so. I was worth..."
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"I gained lots of nursing skills, dealing with patients in a professional capacity mostly, also I learned a lot about my ability to deal with stress and what kinds of things tend to stress me out. I learned a lot about Chilean history and culture as well. "
A student Middlebury College
"An intensified focus on learning and balance in all aspects of my life"
A student Middlebury College
"Stronger design skills, more confidence and independence, travel skills, to enjoy life more for what is happening presently around me. "
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