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 Spain, Chile, The United Kingdom, and Germany.
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
"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
"I learned not only Chinese language but Taiwanese language, culture, history, and current events. I also gained many many friendships that I keep up with almost everyday."
A student Wofford College
"It was worthwhile, but it was really hard. I got to meet many people who taught me so much about Chile. I also learned a lot about what I am like when all my supports are stripped away."
A student Middlebury College
"I definitely learned how to be patient. A lot of things took a long time and dealing with the administration was not fun, and it was easier to just go with the flow than try to force anything. I also learned more about the island and its culture, both the good and the bad. I learned a lot about myself too. This experience was ki..."
Francisco T Middlebury College
"I improved my spanish and became a more independent person. The cultural immersion made me more open-minded and able to try new things. "
A student Bates College
"It was extremely worthwhile. I feel like I have changed so much as a person; I am so much more resilient and confident. I have improved my French by so much! I have made new lifelong friends. I have learned so much and how to be much more independent. I still can't believe I was lucky enough to experience this. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned new skills in areas that I had been wanting to gain."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a much higher level of confidence in my Chinese speaking, reading, and writing. I also learned to be more independent, adaptable, and open-minded. It not only helped me grow academically but also personally."
Yara M University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras
"I learned a lot about how to express myself in a foreign language, and in turn, find an identity for myself in another language. I also gained a lot of exposure related to the French education system, which allowed me to diversity my experience. I found the experience very worthwhile and would recommend it to others."
A student Middlebury College
"My experience was amazing, despite the program. I became very independent and had a more than worthwhile experience. My French developed rapidly and it unlocked the possibility of moving back abroad for me. I loved my classes at the university, I had a very unique experience there which was so so cool. "
Anonymous A Mount Holyoke College
"The world is worse off than I thought. It was eye-opening."
A student Brandeis University
"I think that the most influential part of my experience abroad was the French immersion. I met a lot of great people who were also participating in the program, but struggled with making friends in my classes at Université Paris-Cité. Overall it was definitely worthwhile for me."
A student Mount Holyoke College
"I learned a lot about myself, about the world, made new connections and friends, improved my spanish a lot, etc"
A student Amherst College
