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.
"Yes, absolutely - I mostly learned how to be a self-sufficient adult and balance a 25-hour-a-week internship with 3 classes."
Jordan Killen Middlebury College
"Empathy, curiosity, the importance of asking questions continually but putting the care for others above everything else. Never ever think or assume you know something, just keep inquiring about it."
A student Middlebury College
"A million golden memories. A willingness to dare. A respect for those leading me as well as an appreciation for tough love and the environment it belongs in. So many people to look up to."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a ton of Russian."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an interest in science and the ocean."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an international perspective, confidence, and a better understanding of my self and how the US influences the world. Incredibly worth wild. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained lifelong friends, fluency in portuguese, and a deeper understanding of Brazilian life and culture."
A student Middlebury College
"-I significantly expanded my African network at ALU by connecting with students, professors, and entrepreneurs from all over the Continent. -I got to practice my French by speaking to Mauritian citizens every day. - I conducted research in political science and gained valuable insights about the quality of Mauritian demo..."
Sena Voncujovi Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about my limits and how to stretch them. "
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"I gained a remarkable understanding and interest in the natural history of Patagonia. I also learned and experienced the importance and difficulty of conservation planning in rural areas like Patagonia. My study abroad experience was incredibly worthwhile overall. "
Rebecca Holdhusen Middlebury College
"It was COMPLETELY worthwhile. I believe studying abroad should be something every undergraduate student embarks on. As a result, I consider myself to be a citizen of the world."
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"I grew a lot in terms of my ability to be independent and to have to tackle new and challenging situations on my own. I was able to travel a lot which was an amazing experience. I also got to meet many other students not just from Sweden but from all around the world which led to many meaningful connections and friendships."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to better live on my own, budget, and find new social and educational opportunities."
A student Middlebury College
"loved living in london"
A student Middlebury College
"I was able to take classes that I would not be able to take at my home institution, and I really enjoyed my experience overall. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned spanish"
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"My writing skills have improved as well as my ability to explain my work. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a great deal about Politics."
A student Middlebury College
"I challenged myself and got challenged often while abroad, and I think it's made me stronger as a person and more open-minded to new thoughts and experiences."
Jenny Do Middlebury College
"From my experience abroad I learned a great deal about living abroad in a completely new country speaking a different language. I learned how to navigate social situations in a different way and through my academics learned about other forms of teaching and content."
Ujjayan Siddharth Middlebury College
"I learned a great amount about Brazilian culture, as well as myself. I would s"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how much I love Spain and how I feel connected with the lifestyle in Madrid. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about the various small cultural aspects of Japan that are so trivial to those living there that they don't even realize it's a Japanese cultural thing. It was worthwhile, because I love the little stuff and gave me more ways in which we can look at the world. Also, I learned how to cut down a 70 foot tree using a chai..."
A student Middlebury College
"friends and independence"
A student Middlebury College
"I understood more about US foreign relations and history, which was really worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
