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 life long friends, language skills, a new cultural awareness, and a few pounds (thanks to all the street food). "Il faut profiter" is a saying you'll hear every single day in Cameroon- it means you have to take advantage of opportunities and make the most of every situation, and I definitely did that."
A student Connecticut College
"I gained a lot from being alone in another country and figuring out how to be independent. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was a lovely change of scene, I loved the local area and academic culture, and traveled a lot. It was definitely worthwhile! "
A student Middlebury College
"Yes, definitely worthwhile. My language skills improved significantly and it was useful for my academic and professional futures. "
Jonah Watt Bowdoin College
"A lot. Yes."
A student Middlebury College
"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 gained a greater understanding of a new culture and improved my Spanish a lot. Definitely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
