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
"The work / life balance in Italy is so much healthier than in the US. The people there work because they love it, and they don't try to constantly chase more the way that Americans do. It was certainly worthwhile. "
Michael A Middlebury College
"I greatly improved my Russian language skills. I also had the opportunity to learn some Kazakh language. Studying Russian in Kazakhstan also gave me a more nuanced understanding of the weight this language carries and what it means to different nations. Through the Middlebury program, I participated in a research project at N..."
Zeina N Wellesley College
"I gained so many new skills! Some include resiliency in new situation, learning to navigate a new city independently, adapting to a different academic setting than I was used to, communication with my host family, taking moments for self care, or emotional breaks when I got overwhelmed, and stepping out of my comfort zone in so ..."
A student Carleton College
"My spanish improved immensely, i made chilean friends ill keep for the rest of my life"
aidan b Middlebury College
"Even when I was having a hard time, I was in Florence! It was easy to have things to do on my own, and I would encourage other abroad students to do that more. I also learned more about the impact of American tourism in Europe and the European perceptions of Americans (and the truths there). "
A student Sarah Lawrence College
"I learned so much about myself and about the world! I would definitely recommend studying abroad in Buenos Aires. The accent is not that difficult to navigate once you get used to it!"
A student Colby College
"I developed spanish skills, learned to live independently, learned to deal with people I do or do not like being around"
Will H Middlebury College
" l Iearned how much I enjoy exploring new places. Whether alone or with friends, I loved being outside and walking the streets of wherever I was. I like going to museums, festivals, art exhibitions, shopping, trying new restaurants, and everything else. My abroad experience also gave me the courage to try new things alone and ju..."
A student Middlebury College
"As a Chinese American adoptee, it was so meaningful to return to China and learn more about my birth culture"
Sadie S Middlebury College
"My experience was definitely worthwhile! I made so many connections and can now confidently say that I speak French! The administration was also helpful in settling into my new environment which made it an even more seamless and enjoyable process for me. I'd 100% do this all over again"
A student Mount Holyoke College
"I reached pretty comfortable fluency in Spanish, came to know and love the culture and people of a new city, and had brand new educational and life experiences. It was awesome."
A student Wesleyan University
"I learned that independence is something you need to find on your own, and your own experience is what you make it."
A student Middlebury College
"You gain access to and experience with a whole new kind of way of life and the program does everything they can to actually get you to experience it."
A student Middlebury College
"It was incredibly worthwhile - I increased my Arabic fluency, became close to my host family, and learned how to participate in a new culture. "
A student Wellesley College
"My experience was absolutely worthwhile. I most enjoyed living a college experience for a semester that is so vastly different from life at Middlebury (in a city, not living on campus). While improving my French skills, I gained a new understanding of different ways of living."
A student Middlebury College
"I improved so much in my Arabic skills! I also found out what it was like to be abroad for the first time and when I solo-traveled to Tarifa in order to renew my visa, I felt a sense of independence that I hadn't before (lit's much different from going to the airport alone)"
A student Wesleyan University
"Totally immersed myself in a new culture, made friends, saw the world. Super worthwhile"
Eric T Bowdoin College
"I gained cultural experience, a great host family that I still keep in touch with, and increased language skills. Also I think I learned a lot about myself and my independence grew. "
spanishstudent17 Middlebury College
"A lot of language skills, personal growth, street smarts, a whole bunch of culture, and an overall love for Argentina and sense of belonging there"
A student Middlebury College
"I think I learned much more about my own wants and needs, how independent I can be, and more empathy and understanding towards others who have different perspectives than me. I believe studying abroad is truly a worthwhile and formative experience for any young-adult. "
A student Middlebury College
"Lots of (specifically spoken) language improvement, super worth it!"
A student Williams College
"I learned more about who I want to be as a person and the beauty of sharing and understanding the differences and similarities from the culture you grew up in to the culture that you have chosen to immerse yourself in. "
A student Wofford College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I grew a lot, learned a lot about myself. I learned/advanced a lot in my Spanish and confirmed what I wanted to do career wise. "
Lola H Middlebury College
"I learned like about nationalism, but in a good way, people we’re proud to be Spanish, which was refreshing because in the US, we all kind of feel ashamed to be Americans sometimes especially with our president."
A student Middlebury College
"This was my first time being outside of the country, living in a big city, taking public transport regularly, etc, so I gained a great deal of new skills and independence. One of the strengths of the Middlebury program is that it does encourage its students to explore Paris/France independently."
A student Scripps College
