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, Germany, France, and United States.
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
"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
"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. "
A student Middlebury College
"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..."
Diana McLeod Middlebury College
"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."
A student Middlebury College
"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..."
A student Tufts University
"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."
A student Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"Academically speaking, this was an incredibly rigorous experience that will prepare me for future challenges."
A student Middlebury College
"Made lovely non-French but European friends. I would feel comfortable pursuing graduate studies or working in France. "
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, due to the academics and the community that the program inspires. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was very much worthwhile. Most importantly, I learned how to travel and connect with people from different backgrounds."
Liz Perrotta Middlebury College
"Improved my Spanish a ton, learned about Spanish culture and got a more worldly perspective"
A student Middlebury College
