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
"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
"Spanish skills, independence and confidence while traveling"
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
"My German language and writing skills vastly improved and I learned much about German culture firsthand. It was indubitably worthwhile. "
A student Middlebury College
"definitely language skills! yes it was worthwhile"
Diana Choi Mount Holyoke College
"I gained good background information about British museums and the heritage sector while making many useful contacts and mentors in the field "
A student St. Olaf College
"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..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about myself and what I value and I learned a lot about French culture and my French language skills improved"
Jenna McGuirr University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"So so much. "
A student Pomona College
