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 what it's like to be surrounded by another culture. I wasn't able to read many things (especially in the beginning) and had to navigate and figure things out with limited use of my phone. It was definitely worth while. I learned about lot about myself and how to adapt to a new culture and live on my own. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned more about our world outside of America."
A student Middlebury College
"Extremely worthwhile, a politically radicalizing experience based in salsa rhythms and extreme generosity. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to speak Norwegian and had an amazing time exploring the country. It was absolutely worthwhile and I will actually be living in Oslo for the next year because I had such a good time!"
Emily S Middlebury College
"I was able to see firsthand the places I've studied and get a greater historical context for Classical Greece. I also learned about the history and turbulence of Athens from its first beginnings until today, and I've experienced the difficulties that a modern country is facing with an economic crisis. I've met amazing people and..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about healthcare around Europe, which is why I chose the DIS Medical Practice and Policy program. DIS also encourages travel, so I was able to visit everywhere I wanted to with the 3 weeks of breaks."
A student Middlebury College
"Through being vastly removed from my comfort zone, I learned how to live an everyday life totally independently. The school itself was not too challenging, but that enhanced the cultural aspect of living in Prague and allowed for more adventures, such as travelling."
Jonathan C Middlebury College
"DIS gave me exactly what I was looking for in terms of studying in a city and learning from its architecture. I knew that along with that I was going to be lonely and miss home, but I thought the education would be worth it, and it definitely was. "
A student Middlebury College
"Academic things"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to support myself and interact with strangers. You will grow a bunch if you study abroad and will meet some of your best friends."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live autonomously in a city and in new surroundings, as well as how to travel. If I could do it all again I would've taken a language and gone to a country that spoke that language. "
Luc P Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. To sum it up in one word, I gained perspective. "
A student Middlebury College
"An immense amount of personal growth. It was so worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I got to learn about a foreign subject matter (the ocean, sailing, New Zealand) through the lenses of multiple disciplines in a totally hands-on , practical environment. Living aboard a ship was also a very valuable, once in a lifetime opportunity. I made friends that I had to lead, be led by, learn alongside, and rely on. This ..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to be more independent and responsible living alone in a foreign country."
A student Middlebury College
"It was a fantastic experience that I wish I could do again. I learned a lot about living independently and making my own choices. I absolutely loved living in a foreign country and trying to figure out ways to communicate despite the obvious language barrier although most Czech people speak English."
A student Middlebury College
"I got to explore and live in a beautiful part of the world and meet lots of great people."
Nicholas U Middlebury College
"This program is completely unique. It is extremely intensive and challenging. There is hardly any free time and at times hugely frustrating and disorganized. But it is also one of the best things I have ever done in terms of expanding my world view, critical thinking skills, and personal growth. The experiences you get acces..."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained the ability to be independent, meet a wide range of people, and experience an entirely new culture. Prague was different enough culturally so that I was definitely out of my comfort zone, but the presence of Americans allowed me to get through the culture shock very easily. After talking to a range of other students com..."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained independence and an increased sense of self in a very secure environment. I gained a heightened taste for exploration and going outside of my comfort zone. I made friends with people from all around the world. I got to learn for the sake of learning. It was absolutely worthwhile."
DISStudent Middlebury College
"independence, so much traveling, absolutely worthwhile, would choose london again just not UCL"
A student Middlebury College
"Aside from the coursework, living in a foreign country was a very unique and great experience. Furthermore the ability to easily and relatively cheaply travel throughout Europe made the experience very worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"A lot of life experience/ yes"
A student Middlebury College
"fluency"
A student Middlebury College
"I did not want to study abroad, and yet it was the best experience of my life. I really think it will help me in all facets of life. A lot of new perspectives. "
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