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 a lot about environmental justice and capitalism, things which I hope will continue to shape my life in the future. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that different schools have different academic systems that we should integrate into for the semester. If Middlebury does not approve of the St. Andrews grading system and translation, then Middlebury should not let students attend St. Andrews. It is unfair to deflate the grades. "
A student Middlebury College
"I was able to travel and be independent"
A student Middlebury College
"Yes! Learned to be independent. Academically, learned most about race and religion."
Ana Fleming Middlebury College
"Learned how to spend a lot of time alone"
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned the most probably about myself and how I function far removed from all of my material comforts. "
A student Middlebury College
"A new worldview and perspective and how to live independently."
A student Middlebury College
"I met Jordan, he's from Nelson. He said I can come back and visit him again some time soon. Yes, I enjoyed getting to know new people."
A student Middlebury College
"Studying at Trinity was not the most fun experience of my life, but I've come back a much older and wiser person, I think. I'm happy to be home, but I appreciate all that I learned abroad."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about environmental studies topics, biology, Spanish and human ecology. I was able to learn about issues facing the tropics and the world, as well as the local culture, local issues, and conservation tactics. I learned field study methods and ethnographic research methods. I also learned a lot about myself and ..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned an immense amount about the culture, and I found I really knew the city like the back of my hand upon leaving. I loved my classes and found it enlightening to see how European schools treat academics so differently."
A student Middlebury College
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A student Middlebury College
"I got new perspectives on feminism and activism in Mexico. I learned how to be able to hang out in a group of Spanish speakers who are my age, and actually be able to socialize normally."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned that it's okay to go somewhere new without knowing anyone, and learn to make new friends and have conversations with people you don't know very well."
Amanda Hotvedt Middlebury College
"Greater independence"
Michael Yang Middlebury College
"I learned more about what I care about, and what else is going on in the world that matters"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my complete own, half a world away from my family and friends. I also learned how to assimilate into a very different culture, and by doing so I learned a lot about myself as a person and what I like and don't like. It also gave me a chance to look at the United States from an outsider's perspective and ..."
Andrew Klarman Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about biology and research in the tropics, as well as improving my ability to present scientific information in both Spanish and English. It was worthwhile and will help me in the future."
A student Middlebury College
"Very much worthwhile. Learned my own capacity to enjoy and engage with the circumstances I find myself in, and to adapt effectively. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was very worthwhile- I gained a lot of independence and traveling experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"more independence, appreciation for a different approach to academia. Very worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about tropical ecology."
Donald Jones Middlebury College
"Independence, self confidence in my acting abilities, improved my communication skills, pushed me to not be scared of the unknown, to take a leap of faith and more importantly convinced me that theatre is the right path for me. YES it was worthwhile!"
akhanna Middlebury College
"Wonderful!"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about living on my own, cooking, cleaning, and shopping while living in an apartment. Being abroad also encourages you to think reflectively about the US and what it means to be an American citizen. "
Sarah Middlebury College
