Middlebury Schools Abroad
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Middlebury Schools Abroad is a program provider offering 29 abroad programs. Programs offered include Study Abroad and Intensive Language abroad programs in 17 countries such as The United Kingdom, France, China, 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
"Learned hard language skills, i.e. verbal, reading and writing skills. But also learned soft skills like adjusting communication styles (Arabs are very direct and honest) and persistence with difficult people."
A student Middlebury College
"Adulting experience, social/friendship skills, intercultural experience, academic experience, "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained new skill sets, friends, and confidence in my language abilities. "
A student Middlebury College
"How to conduct good research and write longer papers. How to be a more effective researcher and to more efficiently use resources. How to live in a city as a opposed to a rural campus. It was definitely worthwhile."
Sammy Abdulrahim Middlebury College
"I learned to be flexible and roll with the punches. There were many situations where you could easily become frustrated, but sometimes I had to choose to have a more positive outlook in order to learn from the experience and push myself forwards. I also learned that it's ok to depend on other people, in fact it's very normal an..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about local Jordanian culture and improved my language skills immensely."
A student Middlebury College
"It was initially terrifying to live in such a big city in a foreign country, but I quickly fell in love with Berlin and the diverse, international atmosphere. I learned a great deal on the art of independence and I improved my language skills."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained both a better cultural understanding of Cameroon, better french skills, and better understanding of the continued exploitation of Africa by the west."
A student Middlebury College
"I got to learn a lot about the city of Valparaíso and lived in a city for the first time. I definitely learned the most through my internship in a local preschool, where I assisted the teachers with daily activities and helped implement a composting campaign in the school."
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile - I gained very valuable language and cultural fluency skills. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was incredibly worthwhile. I got to work in a Spanish hospital and interact with patients in Spanish, which is huge for my future career goals. I also learned how to get out of my comfort zone and meet incredibly interesting people in a short period of time. "
Alexandra Dionne Wellesley College
"I learned how to interact with people my age from a different background. "
A student Middlebury College
"How to live in a new culture and create bonds in a foreign language. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Melisa Topic Middlebury College
"I learned a lot from an academic perspective, and gained a lot of confidence in my writing abilities. I also made really incredible friends whom I wouldn't have met otherwise."
A student Middlebury College
"My French improved drastically and I improved my ability to live in an urban setting."
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, I met really smart people and motivated individuals. While only two classes were interesting to me, I also got exposure to other activities."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to travel independently throughout the country. "
A student Middlebury College
"My speaking ability improved, my listening skills improved dramatically, and I gained a new outlook on Jordanian culture and Arab culture more broadly."
A student Middlebury College
"The most important thing I gained from my time in Chile was the ability to communicate comfortably in Spanish. While there is an opportunity cost to staying a full year abroad, in the end it was during the second semester when I solidified my closest friendships and came to feel truly integrated in the university community. "
A student Middlebury College
"Arabic skills and learning from people with different lifestyles and values; worthwhile "
Rose Kelly Middlebury College
"Yes, it was definitely a worthwhile experience. I think most of all it's just learning to be okay in uncomfortable situations, and perhaps even more than that, expanding the scope of my comfortability so that I'm more comfortable in situations in the future than I would be if I never pushed myself out of my original comfort zone..."
Ellie Carr Middlebury College
"This experience was immersive linguistically and culturally and forced me to reconsider my own national identity and culture. "
A student Tufts University
"Loved abroad. The program was fine, but Madrdid made it special."
Abigail Browngoehl Middlebury College
"I become completely integrated in Buenos Aires culture, perfected my Spanish, and made lifelong friends. My experience was completely worthwhile."
James Scott Universidad Torcuato Di Tella / Torcuato Di Tella University
"Attending a public university in Buenos Aires exposed me to how an educational institution can apply feminist theory to it academic structure, as well as how effective student-led demonstrations are generated. I learned how to navigate cities and how to uncover unexpected, exciting experiences. I miss the art scene in this city!..."
A student Middlebury College
