4.1 - 1631 Reviews

Middlebury Schools Abroad

https://www.middlebury.edu/study-abroad

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

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July 2, 2026
Past Review Middlebury In Mainz Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Mainz

"My German language and writing skills vastly improved and I learned much about German culture firsthand. It was indubitably worthwhile. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Girl In Florence Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Florence

"definitely language skills! yes it was worthwhile"

Mount Holyoke College
Past Review Fantastic Experience! Confirmed My Interest To Explore The Field Further Middlebury Museum Studies in Oxford

"I gained good background information about British museums and the heritage sector while making many useful contacts and mentors in the field "

St. Olaf College
Past Review Live (Mostly) Like A Local, With All The Good And Bad That Includes Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

"I was very independent while abroad which I think was good for me. I think some of the best parts of being abroad is just being able to live the day-to-day life in another culture. I also loved being able to visit a ton of Parisian museums (mostly free, thanks to being a local student). My french skills definitely improved, most..."

Middlebury College
Past Review Full Immmersion Makes For More Challenges Than Fun Moments Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

"I learned about myself and what I value and I learned a lot about French culture and my French language skills improved"

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Past Review This Was One Of Those Not So Great Study Abroad Experiences. Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Santiago

"I learned a lot about Chilean marine and terrestrial life through my marine biology courses and internship, and of course learned a new dialect of Spanish. However I would not say my semester was particularly worthwhile. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Incredible Immersion Experience In Viña Del Mar, Chile Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Valparaiso

"My time abroad was incredibly worthwhile. I gained and learned so much from my experience in Chile, I could probably talk about it for hours. A few key points are: First of all I gained a large network of "family" and friends that I know I'll keep in contact with. I was able to improve my Spanish greatly, at the end of my last..."

Middlebury College
Past Review A Great Experience Getting To Know Both Spain And Myself. Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Cordoba, Spain

"I both improved my Spanish a lot and getting away from college in the US for a semester really gave me time to get to know myself."

Middlebury College
Past Review How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Profit Off My Abundant Free Time Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

"I found that in addition to my French developing, I learned what it's like to live in the middle of a city and navigate it, how to cope with cultural differences—including with the people I live with—and, above all, how to deal with having a lot of free time and alone time. I think it was very worthwhile, and I exit a more matur..."

Tufts University
Past Review Gaining Independence And Achieving Fluency Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

"Above anything else, I gained an understanding of another culture, and the ways in which it, as a European culture, is similar to and different from the American culture in which I grew up. Studying abroad was absolutely a worthwhile experience."

Middlebury College
Past Review Total Cultural Immersion Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury In Rabat, Morocco

"It was absolutely worthwhile."

Middlebury College
Past Review Challenging Yet Rewarding Experience Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program

"Academically speaking, this was an incredibly rigorous experience that will prepare me for future challenges."

Middlebury College
Past Review Already Looking For A Way To Go Back Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

"Made lovely non-French but European friends. I would feel comfortable pursuing graduate studies or working in France. "

Middlebury College
Past Review I Grew So Much As Person. Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program

"Yes, due to the academics and the community that the program inspires. "

Middlebury College
Past Review It Was At Times Hard But Overall An Amazing And Transformative Experience. Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

"It was very much worthwhile. Most importantly, I learned how to travel and connect with people from different backgrounds."

Middlebury College
Past Review Love Madrid Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Madrid

"Improved my Spanish a ton, learned about Spanish culture and got a more worldly perspective"

Middlebury College
Past Review Living, Loving, And Learning In A Magical City Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program

"My writing, editing, and research skills improved immensely. I can now skim through several books, identify important arguments and thoughts, and compose a 7-8 page paper in one week. I made new friends, played frisbee, talked to people with different views than my own, and made connections for life. "

Middlebury College
Past Review A Great Time In Oxford Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program

"This was definitely worthwhile. I pushed myself to my academic limits while adapting to a new country and having a good time. It was thrilling."

Amherst College
Past Review Academically Demanding To The Max, But Absolutely Worth It Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program

"I definitively improved as a writer, and gained confidence in writing more professionally. It was also fascinating working under the Oxford system. I definitely found it a worthwhile experience... I just wish my Independent Research Professor had been more professional. "

Middlebury College
Past Review Fun Generally Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Beijing

"More Chinese "

Middlebury College
Past Review Difficult For The First Two And A Half Months But Gratifying For The Last Two Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

"It was worthwhile, I learned about cultural adaptation and grit. As a government major, observing the political life and influence of the state was very interesting to me as well."

Bowdoin College
Past Review A Worthwhile Experience Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Paris

"I went into the program focused on the academic aspects, namely improving my french language skills and familiarizing with the French university system. I achieved all of my goals in terms of academic improvement and I feel I was able to integrate French culture very well. I feel like the culture I learned about experienced and ..."

Swarthmore College
Past Review Cmrs: Renaissance Level Fun With A Medieval Workload Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program

"I made a lot of American friends from other colleges that I still hang out with. I also learned how to write an 8 page essay in 3 hours which I think will help me going into senior year. I learned to work and study material at a new level and became a much stronger writer. I also had the opportunity to travel around other countr..."

Middlebury College
Past Review A Vibrant City, Though Academics Often Fell Flat Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Cordoba, Spain

"My experience abroad was worthwhile because I had other friends in my program and in Europe and because I learned a great deal about myself and what I want for my future, but not because of the university i was studying at or the academic courses I was taking. "

Middlebury College