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
"My Spanish skills improved tremendously and I saw/did so many new things. It was incredibly worthwhile"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned how to be uncomfortable. It‘s awkward to not be fluent in the language of a society. In addition to language, there‘re cultural differences too. "
A student Wellesley College
"I really had the total immersion experience, and it was incredible. Totally worthwhile!! I learned so much about the culture, and the overall language and food...I gained so much. So many friends. I can't wait to go again."
Sarah T Tufts University
"Confidence with speaking the language, life skills, how to survive in a foreign country."
A student Wellesley College
"There is no way I can explain how much I believe my experience in Cameroon was "worthwhile"; it was beyond worthwhile. It changed my entire way of seeing the world, the way I see myself, and the way I live my life. About myself: I learned that I adapt very well to new settings, more than I believed I could. I finally made a deci..."
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely, I learned a lot about myself and how i behave in various situations and my spanish has improved immensely "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a much deeper insight into the politics, people, and culture of Jordan and the Middle East. It was my first time diving this deeply into a new culture and it was very rewarding! "
Catalina R Tufts University
"I learned a lot about a very different culture, had many interesting experiences, and learned some Jordanian dialect. Yes, it was worthwhile, but it also could have been much better. "
A student Tufts University
"Learning amiyya is essential to learning arabic, and there's no good way to do it except to go abroad."
A student Tufts University
"It was a good experience to live on my own and take spanish classes but If I were to go abroad again I would stay clear of Middlebury Programs with American students. Nobody spoke spanish outside of class. "
A student Middlebury College
"People will say that Amman is boring, that it's hard to be a girl, that they didn't have enough opportunities to get involved with local cultures, etc etc. This has everything to do with attitude. Amman is not Paris, and you shouldn't expect it to be. But Amman is beautiful in its own way... it's a city built largely due to the ..."
A student Tufts University
"It was worthwhile but definitely not due to the program. It was eye-opening in certain ways, but at times it was eye-opening because these were situations the program should not have put me in. "
lioness1120 Tufts University
"It was absolutely worthwhile and I don't regret going. My language skills improved significantly and I made the best of a difficult situation"
A student Tufts University
"I learned how to thrive in a difficult environment. This was the best thing I have ever done. "
A student Brandeis University
"Not only did my language skills improve dramatically, I also learned tons about culture and religion!"
A student Wellesley College
"How to adapt to situations"
A student Wellesley College
"Despite all the obstacles, I would choose to study abroad all over again. I learned a lot about French culture that I could only learn while in Paris. "
A student Brandeis University
"Yes, very worthwhile."
Emily A Middlebury College
"I think this was hard semester for both Middlebury and me. They were struggling to start up a new program on the fly, and this was my one semester to be Rebekah at large in the Middle East. Sometimes these goals conflicted. Nevertheless, I gained a lot of self-dependency, confidence, and real-life experience. If I hadn't taken t..."
Rebekah L Tufts University
"Yes - I got to spend time with my friends and family there while earning college credit."
Isabelle M Tulane University
"After studying abroad, I am eager to continue my studying and go abroad again. This is truly the best way to grasp a new language and culture. I learned so much about the Argentina culture, Spanish language, and myself most of all. I became a stronger, more independent, and self-reliant person from this challenging experience. "
Katie G Tulane University
"Yes! I think everyone should try to live abroad if given the chance. I loved getting to travel around the region, improve my Arabic, and get to know a quirky country like Jordan."
Caitlyn D Tufts University
"Yes, it definitely was, because I came back confident in my language skills, in my Arabic, and in my studies."
A student Tufts University
"I certainly got a huge amount out of the academic portion of the program thanks to the amazing teachers that we had."
Elizabeth B Tufts University
"It just enhanced my understanding of myself and relationship with myself.I feel like a much stronger person. "
Kathryn K Tulane University
