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 very worthwhile. I learned that I wish I went abroad with no Middlebury students because I loved everyone but the Middlebury people! I also learned budgeting skills and how to be alone very far away from my family. I feel like I matured a ton."
A student Middlebury College
"More confidence"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much both academically and personally."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes it was worthwhile. I found what I value in life the most, saftey and stability."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned a lot about Scandinavian culture as well as Europe in general."
Sam R Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about different cultures and about how to navigate travel and live in a city. It was definitely worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about travelling via public transportation alone because my apartment was far away from my friends and from my classes."
A student Middlebury College
"I got out of my comfort zone"
A student Middlebury College
"It was super worthwhile. Learning about other cultures was cool and traveling was super fun."
A student Middlebury College
"I had a great time and I made lots of frirends"
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"I learned a lot about marine biology, and local culture. I really enjoyed the tight knit commitment, although it could be isolating at some points. "
Francesca B Middlebury College
"I learned how to manage money, make lasting friendships, take care of myself, etc."
A student Middlebury College
"Worthwhile. My ISP gave me many research connections. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a myriad of professional and social connections, which made this entire experience worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained independence and time management skills. It was worthwhile but not entirely new or foreign for me."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned an incredible amount of independence a broader understanding of the world and a new culture. I loved immersing myself in the city I was in. It was absolutely worthwhile and I wish I could do it again. "
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, it was worthwhile! I am super happy that I can speak in Nepali now. I also gained completely new perspectives on being an American in a foreign country, the drawbacks of development aid efforts, INGOs, etc. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be a more independent person. "
John M Middlebury College
"I learned how to live by myself, how to cook for myself, how to use public transportation."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about how to live on my own. For example: buying my own groceries, making meals, and figuring out how to occupy myself in my free time. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was extremely worthwhile. I have never been that engaged in history or politics, but being in Prague where such important history is so recent made me fall in love with it."
A student Middlebury College
"Extremely worthwhile -- tons of life lessons were learned like how to get to school on public transport, how to make friends in an unfamiliar apartment or area, how to collaborate and live with people you don't know or get along particularly well with. "
William M Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of language skills. Yes it was worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I made friends who were way different from me, learned how to work in groups with all kinds of people, developed field skills, learned to live without a lot of modern comforts (ex. dryer, dishwasher, wifi, heat/electricity), fell in love with being outdoors all day. One of the best experiences of my entire life. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. I learned a lot about the culture and myself"
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