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 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
"I fostered a new kind of focus and newfound in-depth academic exploration/excitement"
Hannah B University of San Francisco
"How to speak spanish better, was a good respite from middlebury. Definitely worthwhile to go abroad somewhere "
Olivia Collens Middlebury College
"i can live in a city. i can learn to use public transportation. i can spend time alone. i can deal with bureaucratic systems successfully. i can navigate tough situations. i can travel alone. i can render my experiences meaningful. "
A student Kenyon College
"I learned that travel is absolutely worthwhile, but I am better travelling short-term. I learned which things in America should be appreciated "
A student St. Norbert College
"I learned a lot about independence and how to manage being alone in an unfamiliar environment. My spanish improved immensely, and I learned that I am capable of building a life and community for myself anywhere in the world. "
A student Middlebury College
"Much travel experience, learning about myself (self-reflection), language skills"
A student Williams College
"My Italian improved and I learned how to adapt to new situations. It was definitely a worthwhile experience. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned about Spanish culture, lifestyle, and attitudes, and will take this new cultural awareness with me wherever I go. I gained unforgettable friendships and experiences, and found my time incredibly worthwhile. I also learned basic life skills, like cooking, cleaning, using transportation etc."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained invaluable experience living and studying in another country."
A student Middlebury College
"Other than improving my French, I am more well-versed in French culture. I also had the opportunity to travel to several other cities because traveling within Europe is very cheap and accessible. "
A student Middlebury College
"Fluency in the language and a real-life experience of living the French lifestyle. It was absolutely worthwhile. I wish it had lasted longer!"
Abigail Romain University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
"I greatly improved my French. I met some incredible friends. I learned about French culture, student life and the NGO world in a way I never would have if I did not complete this exchange. I gained independence and more confidence. "
A student Middlebury College
"French language skills, immersion in a new culture, fantastic friends and internship experience that will serve me well. "
A student Middlebury College
"It was worthwhile. I learned that I don't take to cultural change as well, and that even if you're trying to immerse yourself, it's important to recognize that you're only there for 5 months, so you should feel comfortable holding on to certain customs. "
A student Pomona College
"I obviously gained a strong appreciation for the Chilean culture and language, and my ability to meet and connect with people from very different backgrounds from my own was amazing. "
Emily Neel Wellesley College
"It was incredibly worthwhile. I was able to connect with people I never would have met otherwise, who come from very different backgrounds. I was put in uncomfortable situations where I needed to be flexible and act with common sense."
A student Middlebury College
"It was definitely worthwhile. I have a lot of international experience, so for me it was more about the academics and the friends I made. "
A student Elmhurst University
"Absolute cultural immersion for six months in a fascinating country with lovely people"
David Cremins Pomona College
"I gained a lot of knowledge about the culture in Japan, of course, as well as what I learned in classes, but more than that I learned a lot about myself. I lived a lifestyle here that I'd never had the opportunity or even desire to do ever before, where I spent more time talking to people and making connections than doing anythi..."
Nadine Franklin Wellesley College
