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, The United Kingdom, United States, and Jordan.
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
"YES. I have learned more about myself, about integrating myself into other cultures, about Spanish, and about Chile than I could have imagined. So many opportunities for future projects have also opened up here. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained Italian fluency and by the end was extremely proud of my ability to navigate on my own in and outside the city. I made personal connections that have continued to stay with me, and I had a very rewarding academic experience. "
A student Oberlin College
"Of course, I learned a bunch of academic stuff. But I think the "life lessons" I learned were much more worthwhile. For example, I'm a blonde/blue-eyed/white girl from Minnesota. I'd never left the U.S. before this trip. I'd never had the experience of being The Other. I'd never been constantly stared at/made to feel like I did..."
A student Wellesley College
"Learned to be more independent; choose to spend more time on my own. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned to be more confident and self-sufficient. I also really discovered my passion for medieval English history. It was definitely worthwhile, and I regret not going an extra semester."
Seraphina O Wellesley College
"Academic, personal, and above all language growth"
Shweta P Wellesley College
"I learned a lot through my experience, but I really learned the hard way. I don't think you have to be so isolated to learn the life lessons I learned abroad. "
A student Middlebury College
"I learned the value of speaking a language, both in improving my own ability to communicate and in my ability to blend more into the culture and fabric of a community. "
A student Wellesley College
"My confidence in my writing and my writing and researching skills improved vastly. I also learnt how to accommodate living in a space with a few dozen other students and gained confidence in putting myself outside my comfort zone to really enjoy my time abroad"
Brianna H Wellesley College
"I felt a higher level of confidence not only in my language ability but also in my own independence. It was a great opportunity to be a part of another culture's university system and experience life for a year outside of the U.S. Every moment was amazing."
Sheridan M Wellesley College
"I learned the limitations of my interests in the Arabic language itself. My love of the culture and history took a backseat to the language pledge, which I knew going into the program, but had not fully thought through. "
A student Wellesley College
"Adapting to difficult environments. "
A student Brandeis University
"Language skills, learning about the culture, traveling."
K S Wellesley College
"I gained so much personal growth through this program by being abroad. I wouldn't trade my experiences for anything."
A student Wellesley College
"I built a strong work ethic. It is very rewarding to know I can handle lots of work, while still being able to have a good time. "
Eddie D Middlebury College
"Living abroad really taught me how to be independent and gave me a lot of life experiences that I didn't have for whatever reason at my life back in the States. Yes, it was definitely worthwhile. "
Katherine J Wellesley College
"How to be a more critical reader, how to be a better academic writer, how to budget my limited time with nearly unlimited schoolwork and athletics. It was absolutely worthwhile."
A student Middlebury College
"I think that the most important lesson I learned was the importance of being confident and unafraid to reach out even if you know you may make a mistake. For the most part, people are very willing to chat and help you out. "
A student Barnard College
"This was not my first time living abroad, so it was not very daunting to me, other than the language barrier. I had always dreamed of studying in Paris because I loved the language, and the impressionist paintings. I was always hungry for wanting to see where all this beauty and inspiration came from. However, as a city I was so..."
A student Brandeis University
"Everyone who goes to Paris should learn about the stereo-typically French things like cheese, wine, art, food, etc. but the best lessons Paris has to offer lie beneath the glamorous surface. Recognizing that Paris is not just a post card, but a living, breathing city is not as apparent as one would assume. The lessons I learned ..."
Michael P Brandeis University
"Independence in my personal life and in my education"
Alyssa J St. Mary's College of Maryland
"Very worthwhile, but I would not have gone with middlebury."
A student Middlebury College
"language pledge"
A student Wellesley College
"Definitely worthwhile; showed me where I want to apply to grad school."
t m Wellesley College
"I gained a lot of confidence and independence as well as learning Spanish. It was very difficult and challenging, but that is what made it worthwhile. "
Hadley C Wellesley College
