Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Cordoba, Spain
- Hosted at: University of Cordoba
- Location(s): Cordoba, Spain
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Intensive Language
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Designed for students at an advanced level of Spanish, the program structure of the School in Spain gives students the opportunity to perfect their Spanish competency through guided language immersion and facilitated social and cultural integratio... read more
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I gained a lot of spanish skills and cultural competency skills as well as life long friends from Spain, the US, and other countries. Sarah Asch - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I furthered my Spanish skills and made lots of friends. I also got the interesting experience of going to a European university It was very worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about Spanish culture and about myself as I navigated a new environment. My language skills improved so much and I became more confident in them. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
This experience was very worthwhile. There was a ton of exposure to local language and culture. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about living on my own because Middlebury College is a bubble and you don't have to deal with a lot of the things you normally deal with outside of school A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was totally worthwhile! I gained exposure to a new culture and different ways of doing things, which was extremely exciting. I also gained so much confidence. Finally, more than 10 year later, it's shaped so much of what I've done- living and working in Argentina and Uruguay for 5 years, walking Saint James' Way (definitely... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Spanish skills and cultural perspectives. Katie - Cornell University View Entire Review
Independence, more confidence in myself, improved spanish. Yes, it was worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was very enriching stepping out of the United States and experiencing how different countries live their lives. It was worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained the ability to converse normally with native Spanish speakers, something I hadn't really been able to do before. I also learned a bit of "adulting" living on my own and basically fending for myself. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was very worthwhile. I met Spanish friends and it absolutely opened my eyesight. Xingzi Xu - Middlebury College View Entire Review
My main goal in studying abroad was to improve my Spanish language skills. Although it was hard to notice my progress at times, if I look back at my level of skill at the beginning of the program, I am proud of the steps I took towards fluency. This program is extremely conducive to that. A student - Pomona College View Entire Review
Friends from all over the world. I learned to immerse myself in another culture while still being a part of my own. Zachary Blacker - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I perfectioned my Spanish speaking skills A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot of Spanish. I lived on my own basically for the first time, so I now feel like I have practice in that. I experienced living in a foreign country and language, with all its challenges, surprises, highs and lows. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
My Spanish improved and I was able to get immersed in the culture. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
My listening and writing skills definitely improved, as did my fluency when speaking. I appreciated the opportunity to live independently in a second language, but I just didn't feel the urge to integrate more with my peers. I didn't fall in love with Spain, and that's okay. I still love Spanish. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned about Spanish culture, lifestyle, and attitudes, and will take this new cultural awareness with me wherever I go. I gained unforgettable friendships and experiences, and found my time incredibly worthwhile. I also learned basic life skills, like cooking, cleaning, using transportation etc. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
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Designed for students at an advanced level of Spanish, the program structure of the School in Spain gives students the opportunity to perfect their Spanish competency through guided language immersion and facilitated social and cultural integration.
Located in Andalucía, and with a population of 300,000, Córdoba is a modern Spanish city that blends several centuries of cross-cultural history. Students on the Middlebury program benefit from the unique cultural experience of southern Spain, with its multicultural legacy and history that stems from centuries of Muslim, Christian and Jewish coexistence.
As an historic site where Islam, Christianity, and Judaism coexisted peacefully, the city is home to several legendary buildings, including the world's third-largest mosque, la Mezquita, the Palace of the Jewish Kings, and the ruins of the old Roman temple. Today, Córdoba, is a bustling city with a cultural life that rivals Madrid. Its amazing and diverse restaurants, sidewalk cafes, active nightlife, and large student population all make for an ideal location to experience modern Spain.
The Universidad de Córdoba, Middlebury's host institution, has three campuses that house several different academic departments, with particular strengths in art history, psychology, history, religion, biology, and philology. Its central campus is located in the historic and picturesque heart of Córdoba, blending modern architecture with the ancient city walls.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadIntensive Language
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
Language Requirement(s):
- Spanish
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Environmental Studies
- Architecture
- European Studies
- Linguistics
- Spanish Language, Literature
- International Relations
- History
