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November 24, 2024

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.

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Past Review Pheniomenal Experience UPCES - Study Abroad in Prague (CERGE-EI, Charles University)

"Gained a sense of perspective on life in the U.S., confidence traveling internationally, and great friends. "

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Past Review Great Program In The Most Amazing City In The World. Want To Go Back. UPCES - Study Abroad in Prague (CERGE-EI, Charles University)

"I learned a lot about being independent from living in an apartment. I really had to get out of my comfort zone. Made awesome friends that will last a lifetime as well."

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Past Review Great Personal Growth, That I Would Not Recommend Anyone Else To Sign Up For University College London (UCL): London - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned a lot about independence, and working without being pushed. I also was put into an environment where I was able to deal with issues on a macro, advanced level - in contrast to how information is typically spoon-fed at Middlebury - which I think was immensely valuable. I made good friends in another country that I pla..."

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Past Review The Beauty And Resilience Of Tanzania SIT Study Abroad: Tanzania - Wildlife Conservation and Political Ecology

"I was able to meet countless amazing and resilient individuals that I would not have met otherwise. These individuals, whether I met them through my ISP or homestay, were able to teach me so much more than some of the lectures we had. It made it all worthwhile and was beautiful to hear their stories. "

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Past Review Tremendous Fun University of St. Andrews: St. Andrews - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned more about people from different backgrounds"

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Past Review Amazing Trinity College - Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"I learned about people's perspectives from far away. It was worthwhile."

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Past Review Some Good, Some Bad But The Country Is Spectacular University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"I learned a hell of a lot more about myself. I learned how to take care of myself in a foreign country, how to cook my own food, how to handle a trip, etc. I came back a very different person, for the better I think, even if I didn't particularly enjoy my semester"

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Past Review A Full Year Copenhagen Design Adventure DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned how confident of an independent traveler I was. I also learned many new design skills because I had never taken those classes before. Completely worthwhile for academics and life skills."

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Past Review Gaga Changed My Life. Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rothberg International School: DanceJerusalem

"Wow...so much. I cannot put it into words just yet. "

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Past Review It Was Great! University of Oxford - Visiting Students

"I became a much better student and writer, much more confident and better at talking to strangers and making friends."

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Past Review Exposure To South Asian Lifestyle/Culture Made Me A Better Person. SIT Study Abroad: Nepal - Tibetan and Himalayan Peoples

"I learned an understanding of sepals/SA culture that will allow me to travel/work there in the future."

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Past Review An Eye Opening And Unexpected Experience University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"Independence, personal growth, practical skills, traveling skills"

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Past Review A Great Look Into Swedish Culture The Swedish Program: Stockholm, Sweden

"I learned so much about the Swedish culture and had a wonderful time traveling around Europe. I made some really close friends as well. "

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Past Review The Best Time Of My Life Thus Far. DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned how to live independently. I learned a lot about socialism and living in a different culture. I learned in my classes and I gained some great new friends. It was worthwhile."

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Past Review Mixed Bag Of Experiences University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"I got to experience some incredible hiking and places in New Zealand, as well as learn how to navigate a strange and at times confusing academic system. "

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Past Review Amazing Opportunity For Pre Health Students! SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Public Health in Urban Environments

" I gained fluency in Spanish, I learned so much about the Argentinian healthcare system, especially the value of primary care. I was able to intimately experience another culture. Very worthwhile. "

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Past Review Absolutely Incredible Frontiers Abroad: New Zealand Earth Systems

"I learnt a ton about geology (which is what I came for) that I would never have been able to learn in a classroom from field camp and I learnt a lot about New Zealand and the South Pacific which was a region I had never been to before or known much about prior to coming here."

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Past Review Trying New Things And Learning About Yourself University of Otago, New Zealand: Study Abroad Programme

"Definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself, what I'm comfortable with, what makes me happy. I gained experience with a different method of schooling from a large university - something I never would've been exposed to if I hadn't gone abroad. "

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Past Review Cape Town Has Something To Offer Everyone CIEE: Cape Town - Arts and Sciences

"I learned so much, but some of the main lessons were how to be more tolerant, how to be more independent, encouragement to always try new things, and just generally about Cape Town's culture."

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Past Review Australia Is Amazing The University of New South Wales: Sydney - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"Learned how different other countries are from the US (even a country like Australia, which many people think is very similar). How different education is in other countries. Definitely worthwile."

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Past Review Great Experience Academically And Socially University College Dublin: Dublin - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

"So much educational value that I couldn't gain at my home university as well as experiencing a city (not to mention a whole lot of Europe) instead of rural VT. Definitely worthwhile"

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Past Review I'm Extremely Glad I Went Abroad DIS Copenhagen: Semester

"I learned a lot about a different culture, and through this, a lot about my own culture. "

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Past Review A Life Changing Experience Abroad! SIT Study Abroad: Madagascar - Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management

"I gained a new perspective on social justice, environmentalism and on life in general beyond what I knew at home or even at school. I had travelled abroad before, but immersing myself in a culture that was so completely different from anything I had ever experienced before was both challenging and extremely valuable. Life is har..."

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