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 learned quite a bit of Danish and how comfortable I am living in a foreign country. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a new system. Had immense academic rigor. Made great friends. 100% worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"A full year abroad is a much better experience than a semester. You have the time to invest in relationships and make life long friends. I don't feel like a tourist in London now and definitely have plans to live here again sometime after graduation."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to be resilient, how to start with no friends in a completely new place and build a community for myself. Especially as a political science major, it was interesting to be abroad in the leadup to a presidential election and understand more about how America is viewed from the outside. "
A student Middlebury College
"I saw and experienced so much of New Zealand and its culture, and I expect some of the things that I learned will stay with me for the rest of my life."
Cole Hilscher Middlebury College
"I became more independent; I was exposed to many more American perspectives beyond those at an elite liberal arts institution; I absorbed the societal values/perspectives of Danish culture."
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile. Made wonderful friends. Challenging academics. Became more independent and improved my writing skills. "
A student Middlebury College
"A little Czech and a lot of fun"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about self-reliance and cooking. You have to adhere to a budget and you have to cook for yourself and likely others. The hikes and trips with limited phone reception was a ton of fun and you had to think on your feet a lot of the time. "
A student Middlebury College
"FRIENDS, PERSPECTIVE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, FAMILY, MOST WORTHWHILE THING IVE EVER DONE"
A student Middlebury College
"yes worthwhile, i learned to focus less on school and enjoy the experience from a social standpoint"
Jonathan Meythaler Falcones Middlebury College
"So much... I learned so much about South Africa, Africa, racism, Apartheid, the world, myself, surfing and rock climbing, living on my own. Amazingly worthwhile. Arguably my best semester."
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"I learned a lot both in and outside of the classroom. Being in a foreign country where I didn't know the language taught me a lot about being independent."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a great deal about computer engineering, electronics, and entrepreneurship. Of course it was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. I learned to be very independent, I learned Kiswahili, I grew very close to my friends on the program, I made many friends and I plan to go back after I graduate. "
Hannah Blair Middlebury College
"I became a lot more independent and was able to learn how to travel alone in a city and adapt to a new culture. "
Adrianna Gildner Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile. I think the best parts of the year were travel abroad and the friends I made. "
A student Middlebury College
"friendships and memories that will last a lifetime "
GREG SYDOR Middlebury College
"Gained a sense of perspective on life in the U.S., confidence traveling internationally, and great friends. "
Tommy Crowley Middlebury College
"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."
A student Middlebury College
"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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"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. "
A student Middlebury College
"Learned more about people from different backgrounds"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about people's perspectives from far away. It was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"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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