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 about the various small cultural aspects of Japan that are so trivial to those living there that they don't even realize it's a Japanese cultural thing. It was worthwhile, because I love the little stuff and gave me more ways in which we can look at the world. Also, I learned how to cut down a 70 foot tree using a chai..."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned key independent life skills and the value of learning another language and culture. "
A student Tulane University
"French fluency, confidence, travel experience, learned more about myself and the world. Yes it was worthwhile"
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a richer French vocabulary, especially in terms of how the native French speak. I also learned to be much more independent and bold. "
Lily F Amherst College
"Improved my French. learned a lot about French culture and saw a lot of Paris. That made it worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I loved my host family and got to experience their culture. I realize that a lot of my life in America is in a bubble of the northeast United States and after abroad I am excited to broaden my horizons "
A student Middlebury College
"Improved Spanish abilities, cultural immersion, new friends, a sense of independence "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained confidence in living a city life from finding an apartment to navigating public transportation. I learned how to assimilate into a new place as much as possible and how to communicate better with people from different cultures or in different languages. I learned that I love Madrid -- definitely worthwhile! "
A student Middlebury College
"Very worthwhile, learned a lot of skills to be independent and self-reliable. Learned how to speak better Spanish and find commonalities with strangers. "
Cameron Dewey Middlebury College
"The Oxford tutorial system treats students like adults. At first it can be challenging to acclimate to the independence and self-discipline of managing your time, and meeting the demanding tutorial system. However, this program and the highly qualified tutors leave you with stronger researching, arguing, and writing skills that ..."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained a much better grasp of language and a very independent experience."
A student Middlebury College
"Definitely worthwhile although challenging, but I learned a lot about myself and a lot about Chinese culture, and the dynamics of modern China."
Cara Eisenstein Middlebury College
"I learned how to live on my own in a foreign country. I improved my portuguese a lot. I got to see a whole different part of the world and my perspective on many things shifted because of my time there."
A student Middlebury College
"Although I spoke spanish at home, spanish definitely improved."
A student Middlebury College
"I gained independence, perspective on the life of others and my life back home, comfort in uncomfortable situations, and a taste of a lovely culture."
A student Middlebury College
"Of course it was worthwhile. Already been abroad, knew what to expect. "
A student Middlebury College
"I now know that I want to live abroad some day. I fell in love with the culture and the way of life that I adopted while I was away. And I met some British students which was really cool. "
A student Middlebury College
"I gained competence as a French speaker, the ability to adjust to and navigate through different cultures. I gained personal confidence and knowledge of how to take care of myself in challenging/stressful situations. I also discovered a lot about my personal likes and dislikes."
A student Middlebury College
"I learned both about myself and about Chilean culture. I experienced city life for the first time and figured out how to manuever in a place where I was the minority. I learned how kind and selfless people are, how important it is to ask for help and gained a sense of humility. I also gained perspective on the value of another c..."
Jessica Barnett Saint Michael's College
"Yes, my time abroad was worthwhile. I advanced my language skills, made local friends and experienced a rich culture. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned a lot about the role I play and my country plays on an international level and how our actions can have dire affects on others in ways I didn't fully understand before. "
A student Claremont McKenna College
"It was worthwhile. I loved going back to Spain, and seeing its metropolitan capital. "
A student Swarthmore College
"I want to go back; working in South America will definitely be a part of my future. It was absolutely worth while. "
Grace Monk Brown University
"It was worthwhile, although I wish I would have known more before I left. "
A student Sarah Lawrence College
"I gained a greater appreciation and understanding of the language and culture"
A student Middlebury College
