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.
"I gained competence as a French speaker, the ability to adjust to and navigate through different cultures. I gained personal confidence and knowledge of how to take care of myself in challenging/stressful situations. I also discovered a lot about my personal likes and dislikes."
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"Yes, my time abroad was worthwhile. I advanced my language skills, made local friends and experienced a rich culture. "
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"I gained a greater appreciation and understanding of the language and culture"
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"I improved my fluency in French and gained experience living on my own in a foreign country."
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"Flexibility and adaptation. Insight into a new culture and inspirational travels. "
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"I learned Chinese, and I really enjoyed my relationship with my roommate who was a local student. "
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"Aside from learning a lot at the University of Iceland, I learned about "adult life". Coming from a small college in the US, things like paying rent and cooking for yourself are kind of an afterthought when housing and meals are provided for you. Having to live on my own and cook my own food and pay rent like an adult were a rea..."
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"A gained a new knowledge of self, a new love for the Chinese culture, and an improved set of language skills! It was definitely worthwhile and I wish I could do it all over again!"
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"Independence and Spanish It was worth it but had I tried harder from the beginning, I could have gained much more."
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"So and so. It was a different experience than studying at my home institution, very challenging and I guess I feel good about myself, knowing that I managed to complete the work I was assigned every week. The tutorials of the program were very interesting: one-to-one with an Oxford professor and weekly discussions on the assigne..."
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"I learned a lot about what I want to do in life, and I now know that I want to live in China for part of my life. It was 100% worthwhile."
Michael Gao Middlebury College
"Language skills/ independence increased dramatically"
Anna Parker Middlebury College
"Opportunity to travel a lot and meet lots of cool people. Interesting classes about Swedish culture. Very worthwhile. "
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"I became more independent, learned how to allocate my time, etc."
Alexander L Deutsch Middlebury College
"I gained a lot of insight about myself, independence, a sense of calm, what I care about and what is not worth caring about, my role as an American citizen in the global world, the pros and cons of development; I expanded my view of the world and what is important to its continued success; what success means and is is so depende..."
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"I learned that you should atleast try and integrate into other cultures and not just assume that other people act similarly to those in your country"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to better defend my beliefs as well as how to understand and empathize with others. I gained amazing friendships and experiences I wouldn't have gotten otherwise. However I'm not sure if I would do this program again if I do it all over again."
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"Outside of school I learned an incredible amount over the course of the semester. Living and traveling in a foreign country/continent teaches someone unforgettable life lessons. "
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"I learned how to live somewhat independently in a big city. In some respects, yes it was worthwhile."
Toni Middlebury College
"Yes! I had a fantastic time learning how to be an adult and live completely on my own. I feel that I have experienced a tremendous amount of self-growth and would not change my experience for anything (even if I wouldn't necessarily do the same program again)."
Alyson Slater Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living in a city independently, as well as the Spanish culture and language. It was extremely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained perspective and a desire to see much more of the world. I also was able to significantly improve my ability to speak Spanish and learned a lot about Spanish culture in particular."
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"Definitely worth while, gave me great amount of independence"
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"I learned how to rely on myself."
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"Totally worthwhile. I met so many relatives and learned that I loved the Israeli culture. Had a great experience playing with the university basketball team."
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