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.
"What did I not learn? It was 1000% worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"Learned a lot about independence, becoming comfortable not knowing the language spoken around you. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to live entirely immersed within another culture, rather than merely floating around the periphery of such. The overall experience was extremely challenging but without that difficulty, I would never have come away with the sense of fulfillment and self-understanding which I now carry with me in my every-day life."
A student Middlebury College
"I was definitely worthwhile. I would not be able to spend that much time abroad, especially in a place as far as New Zealand, at another point in my life, so I was really grateful to be able to do that. "
A student Middlebury College
"I made some amazing friends. It was worthwhile."
Deniz Middlebury College
"Got a lot of experience traveling, living on my own, problem solving, and being independent. I think it was very worth it."
Caroline Jaschke Middlebury College
"I learnt to cook and most of all I feel very confident in my Italian."
A student Middlebury College
"Language skills, people skills, practical work-life skills, and the ability to write, think, and read in another language."
A student Middlebury College
"Extremely worthwhile. Study abroad gives you a different outlook on life in the United States. You recognize cultural differences much more, and at the same time, I appreciate those differences more. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was very much worthwhile. I think being in a new environment can help test certain aspects about yourself. I learned that I can rely on myself for most things (something I don't necessarily do at home). "
A student Middlebury College
"I did learn plenty of research skills and how to use a library to my best advantage. I think Oxford is more worth while though if you do two terms with an individual college rather than a proxy program. I would recommend this program if you care little about travelling and want to delve yourself into Medieval or Renaissance stud..."
A Student Middlebury College
"Learned how to balance an at times enormous workload with extracurricular activities."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how the world of academia operated, and I especially now understand how British school systems work, which is very powerful for me as I am going to academia. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a great deal about Cuban history and contemporary culture. This experience helped my put my opinions on American foreign policy in perspective. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"It was 100% worthwhile. I learned an incredible amount about myself, science, group dynamics, leadership, New Zealand etc. "
Emily Robinson Middlebury College
"How to be independent, engage with people from all different cultures, budgeting..."
A student Middlebury College
"It was incredibly worthwhile. Learning is mostly about different cultures."
A student Middlebury College
"I learnt how to do independent study. I learnt how to manage writing 4000 words a week and still have a life. I engaged with my subject in a very focused and in-depth manner, and I really enjoyed that."
A student Middlebury College
"It made me really appreciate small school and made me realize that I want to continue school after undergrad and get a masters. Yes it was. "
A student Middlebury College
"Learned more about myself than about academics, that's for sure. It was the most worthwhile experience I've ever had in my 21 years on this planet."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to make the most of my time and to seek out adventure whenever possible. "
A student Middlebury College
"Math/phys skills, academical skills"
Nimrod Sadeh Middlebury College
"I gained the ability to adapt (I would like to think) to any situation I am placed in. I gained a new level of respect and understanding for a completely different way of thinking than the way I have been brought up."
A student Middlebury College
"Competency as a foreign correspondent. Good friends. Confidence in my journalism abilities. Great clips for my portfolio. "
A student Middlebury College
"I really grew as an individual in a way I did not feel I had access to at Middlebury. It was much more independent and liberating in a city as opposed to a small town"
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