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 a more worldly and informed perspective on a part of the world I had little to no knowledge of. It was incredibly worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"World perspective"
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"Definitely worthwhile, but I wish I had the opportunity to integrate into the culture more"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about a new place and new people and made great friends. Yes. "
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"I learned a lot about the region, as all of our classes were based around local conservation and ecological issues. I also really learned to push my own personal limits socially, academically, culturally, and just as a whole. All the people I met were very inspiring, and I feel like the program has really changed my perspective ..."
A student Middlebury College
"Learned a lot about traveling, planning, and details."
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"I think it was worthwhile. I learned a lot about living on my own, gained a more global perspective, understood more about other cultures and immigration"
Kate McCluskey Middlebury College
"I learned all about Thai culture as well as my ability to cope with being in a different community. "
Julie Ehrlich Middlebury College
"Knowledge of the country and amazing experiences adventuring."
A student Middlebury College
"This program completely changed the way I think about climate change and the systems it is embedded within. It provides important analytical frames through which to view the world, and offers an extensive itinerary for field-based learning"
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"I don't feel I gained much. What I learned I could have taught myself at home. I enjoyed the travelling and site seeing. I have been struggling to figure out if it was worth it. "
Sophia Leiter Middlebury College
"I think that, most importantly, I gained a new perspective and outlook. There are so many wonderful and amazing aspects about the Danish way of life that I know I will forever hold dear and try to incorporate into my own life stateside. I think I also gained a lot of independence. I go to school in rural Vermont and prior to goi..."
Abigail Middlebury College
"I learned that I can make anywhere my home. I really felt connected to the culture and to the city. It was incredibly worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"About Britain, about Brits....Yes it was very worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"Learned how to travel better. Further developed my independence. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"The biggest things I learned were to be more independent (taking care of money, food, etc.) and to adapt to the new system of education."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my own and that was rewarding"
A student Middlebury College
"I had an amazing time during my semester abroad and learned a lot about how the healthcare system works in Botswana. Additionally, this experience was very impactful because I have spent a lot of my time in classrooms learning about Africa as a whole. The opportunity to hear about perspectives about Botswana and Africa from peop..."
A student Middlebury College
"Really learned to live on my own in a whole new setting than what I am used too. It was also great to be able to travel all throughout Europe while I was studying abroad. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. Gained more independence and understanding of what it'll be like to live by myself or with a roommate after college ends."
Wesley Quinzani Middlebury College
"I learned that I can handle living in a city, that I can manage living alone. I feel like I got a taste of 'real life'. "
A student Middlebury College
"Extremely worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"A sense of my own position as a white women in a black and 95% muslim country. The importance of patience and allowing what's around us to impact us while not losing our cool. I lost my fear of being alone. An awareness of when not to lean into discomfort. A sense of what beauty can be found at the same time as poverty and a lac..."
A student Middlebury College
"Learnt about the Chinese perspective on many domestic and international issues, which could be hard to achieve in the U.S."
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"Yes, lots of travel not as much integration"
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