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 sustainable development and Costa Rica during my time there but it was also a great experience where I met a lot of great people and had a lot of great experiences that I will never forget."
A student Middlebury College
"Very formative to Independent Scholar of Linguistics course plan "
A student Middlebury College
"A new perspective on global issues. There was nothing like being in Western Europe during the Paris attack."
Theodora B Middlebury College
"It was neat to see the country from an academic side."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a new love for adventure and to get up and want to make the most of everyday. There is so much to do in Cape Town and I thoroughly took advantage of all of the opportunities. It is also historically incredibly interesting (and depressing at times) which makes for a culture that is unlike anywhere else in the world. "
A student Middlebury College
"I had the opportunity to work with some NGOs and governmental organisms, which I could never have had back here."
David P Middlebury College
"I learned how to have fun and enjoy life. It taught me more about myself as a person than I could have ever learned at Middlebury College. The experience allowed me to step out of the stressful American lifestyle and into a fun, life-loving Australian paradise."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about who I am as a person. It was very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my own and interact with people that have various pre-dispositions about me. It was more than worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I was able to gain navigate as a HBCU student in the AUC."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, very worthwhile. "
Keith Benjamin H Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile, I learned so much in and out of the classroom "
A student Middlebury College
"It was great to experience a new culture and be able to study with so many students from around the world. Scotland has amazing hiking and outdoors activities, too! "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a great sense of independence and I matured a lot. "
A student Middlebury College
"I think that studying abroad can really open your eyes to a whole different yet familiar world. Sometimes we need to get out of our bubble and experience different realities. It really does challenge your presumptions and I think you emerge from the difficult and engaging experiences as a better person."
Roksana G Middlebury College
"This experience was fantastic and I would not want to miss it. It was in many ways completely different from my home university, which is an aspect I truly enjoyed."
A student Middlebury College
"I would definitely say that I gained more outside the classroom than I did inside the classroom, which doesn't mean that my classes were useless but, rather, indicates the value of living in a french-speaking country."
Isabel L Middlebury College
"It WAS worthwhile because I got to travel and I LOVE traveling and getting to explore new cultures and have those experiences. "
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile! It helped me to put life in the US into perspective--I found that I like aspects of British and European life more than aspects of American life, which was enlightening. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about independence and that i was capable of much more than i gave myself credit for. It was 100% worthwhile -- everyone with the opportunity to travel abroad should."
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about my habits and how I live in an apartment in a city with my roommate. "
Gregory S Middlebury College
"I learned sometimes you have to stop and smell the roses"
A student Middlebury College
"While there I learned a lot about British culture and perspectives on various topics such as their view on U.S. politics or gun control. At the same time, I gained a greater appreciation for America and the comforts of home. "
A student Middlebury College
"A new appreciation for America and American relations abroad. Also a new love for foreign culture."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a greater understanding of a different culture and got to live in a place that is different than where I have ever lived before"
Joseph Z Middlebury College
