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
"I definitely gained a lot of independence and self-confidence after learning how to navigate a foreign country in a foreign language alone. "
Tyree Cowell University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"it was very worthwhile. i became really immersed "
A student Sarah Lawrence College
"Despite my deep disappointment with the academic climate in Germany, I found my semester abroad meaningfully worthwhile. I found my self confidence boosted by my ability to run my life in a foreign language, I discovered breathtaking areas of an unfamiliar country and I found myself making unlikely friends with other students fr..."
Stefan Pla Middlebury College
"My Arabic improved tremendously!"
Toni Middlebury College
"My Spanish improved and I was able to get immersed in the culture."
A student Middlebury College
"I significantly enriched my language skills and cultural knowledge while being fully immersed in a French city. I did find the experience ultimately worthwhile, despite chronic frustrations with my coursework. "
A student Middlebury College
"Learned how to live very independently"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my own."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about the health system in Chile and how to interact with patients there. I learned less about the history/culture than I had thought I would because I had to invest so much time in my classes. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was absolutely worthwhile and probably one of the most important experiences I'll have as an undergraduate and as a person. I have much more confidence after being in Buenos Aires for a semester because I had to push my comfort zone in order to adapt and thrive in this new setting with new people, and I learned a lot about my..."
A student Middlebury College
"I honed my language skills and acclimated to another culture; but I also understand more fully now of who I am and where I come from with this new reference point from abroad. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my own in a foreign country and I think that that is a very valuable experience."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot of French and history from my classes, but I also learned a lot of important life skills from being forced to adjust to a new culture, environment, and language. "
A student Amherst College
"I learned a lot more about being independent and gained a lot of empathy for people who live in a language that is not their native tongue. It's hard!"
A student Middlebury College
"Independence, more confidence in myself, improved spanish. Yes, it was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a better understanding of Jordanian culture and the Arabic language."
A student Middlebury College
"My listening and writing skills definitely improved, as did my fluency when speaking. I appreciated the opportunity to live independently in a second language, but I just didn't feel the urge to integrate more with my peers. I didn't fall in love with Spain, and that's okay. I still love Spanish. "
A student Middlebury College
"While I didn't often feel culture shock, I learned how many of the daily things I take for granted are unique to my culture/community in the US. While life in Paris wasn't insanely different, all of the little difference add up fast. "
A student Middlebury College
"The independence made me take responsibility for every aspect of my daily life and work, which helped me understand what I really find important. It was worthwhile, not only because I felt like I got a taste of grad school, but because I met people who were willing to dive into conversations about the nature of life, art, and pu..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to become more adventurous and try things that I never in a million years thought I would do, as well as see the world from a new perspective. I also gained work experience through my Middlebury internships. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained an understanding of France's culture through the perspective of their radically different education system and I felt confident enough in my French abilities that I was able to spend the summer teaching French in a refugee center."
A student University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"language facility and cultural perspective. hard to say"
A student Middlebury College
"I learned so much about French culture, language, and academics. I explored Paris all the time with friends from the program and felt like a true resident by the end of my stay there. Studying abroad really broadened my horizons and opened me up to new experiences!! "
Callison Kernick Pomona College
"I gained a lot from living and interacting with so many locals. The experience truly gave me the opportunity to immerse myself into Chilean culture and for that reason, I found it incredibly worthwhile. Not to mention, my Spanish improved immensely! "
A student Wesleyan University
"It was very enriching stepping out of the United States and experiencing how different countries live their lives. It was worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
