Middlebury Schools Abroad
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Middlebury Schools Abroad is a program provider offering 32 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Intensive Language abroad programs in 18 countries such as Chile, The United Kingdom, United States, and Jordan.
Participants in the Middlebury C.V. Starr Schools Abroad don’t just study a language—they live it.
Many of our students major in disciplines other than foreign languages, yet all bring a level of proficiency that supports their commitment to language and cultural immersion. They sign and honor the Middlebury Language Pledge because they want the greatest possible challenge in a study abroad program and an authentic experience in every respect; academic, social, and even professional.
Participants take courses in most subjects, often with host country students, intern or engage in volunteer work, and live with a family or local students. Indeed, at every juncture of their time abroad, students have the chance to "live the language" and immerse themselves in the host culture.
Middlebury also offers intensive summer immersion programs in ten languages, as well as graduate programs in eight of these languages. For graduate studies, visit http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/grad_programs/ and for Language Schools, visit http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/.
Study Abroad with Middlebury Schools Abroad
"I learned a lot about the Cameroonian culture, history, people and many languages. I also learned about governmental and economic issues and I was able to put things I had heard about central Africa into context in order to better understand them."
Grace Manning College of the Holy Cross
"Yes, it was worthwhile. More than an academic challenge, it was a personal challenge. I learned a lot about myself. "
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile. I gained experience and confidence in my Chinese."
A student Bennington College
"This program was a great intellectual experience. I learned a lot, and improved my written and oral argument skills significantly. The tutorial system as a really neat way to learn."
A student Middlebury College
"Language and living in another country. Very worthwhile. "
Trevor Livingston Middlebury College
"I loved being in England. Also the academics really, really pushed me to a higher level."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to navigate my life in another language, make my own decisiones, integrate myself into a different culture and feel part of a community that wasn't that of my own."
A student Middlebury College
"I got to practice speaking Spanish and gained confidence in the language. I also learned a lot about social movements and societal issues in Chile and Latin America. It was eye opening."
Sydney Woods Haverford College
"I learned about myself as an individual and my place in a larger international world. I gained so much confidence and felt like I was truly part of a bigger Spanish speaking community."
A student Middlebury College
"philosophy experience + midd friends. yes. "
A student Middlebury College
"Language near fluency, loving host family, a few local friends and friends within the program, much more knowledge of history and culture of the country, and learning to live more independently."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned the most from my personal conversations with international students from Latin America. We spoke of our mental health, our political beliefs, and the violence we witnessed. Though it was a very valuable experience, it was frightening and cost many students a few credits. "
A student Middlebury College
"Middlebury was a great language boot camp especially for poli sci/IR minded people. I also learned how to navigate relationships with my local host family and friends, as well as the city, independently - the program focuses on “guided independence” as a philosophy which I think is great."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much about Spanish politics and current culture and trends. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was so worth all the challenging aspects of the program. I grew so much as a learner and as a writer and my skills improved tenfold. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile but I did learn that it is important to feel happy about your living space because that is essentially supposed to be home. You must feel welcomed at all times!"
A student Middlebury College
"gained new friendships with fellow students as well as my flatmates and their friends"
A student Middlebury College
"My Spanish language skills improved."
A student Middlebury College
"The personalized and one-on-one education experience allowed me to become a better writer and speaker."
A student Middlebury College
"My experience abroad taught me so much about myself. Being removed from my fellow peers at my home university to get to know new friends in an entirely different linguistic and cultural context forced me to reflect on what makes me who I am - when all my familiar environments are taken away, what is left? This was invaluable. I ..."
Grant Gebetsberger Tufts University
"I gained writing proficiency thanks to the nature of courses at Oxford. "
A student Amherst College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I had never been to Europe before so every experience was new to me."
A student Middlebury College
"My language skills greatly improved. I think I would have regretted not going abroad, but it wasn’t the best experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"I think it was very worthwhile. My french certainly improved and I really enjoyed being immersed in the culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"I think being forced to speak in a nonnative language pushed me outside my comfort zone, and it was very interesting to have history and other courses taught from the perspective of another country. I also made friends that I still keep in touch with"
Katherine Glew Middlebury College
