Schools Abroad Viewbook 2009-10 by International Programs Middlebury College

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Uruguay

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Schools Abroad

Academic rigor, deep involvement in another culture, and the freedom to explore that culture on their own terms: these are the attributes that appeal to students who enroll in the C.V. Starr-Middlebury Schools Abroad.

Students with the Following Majors Have Studied Abroad in Recent Years: • Anthropology • Arabic • Art History • Biochemistry • Biology • Chemistry • Chinese

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. The Schools Abroad provide that authenticity through guided independence, allowing students to immerse themselves as fully as they wish in the host language and culture. (Some students gain a head start at Middlebury’s summer Language Schools.) Programs vary in nature and in size, though all remain small enough to sustain individual initiative in participants who range from the mildly adventurous to the trailblazer. A Middlebury staff presence in all primary sites—and increasingly in secondary sites—provides full in-country academic and personal support.

• Computer Science

Academics: A New Mindset

• Italian

Nearly all sites offer direct enrollment in partner universities. Students attend classes with their host country counterparts and are expected to meet the same academic obligations. Some sites also offer classes taught by in-country university faculty exclusively for program students, allowing students to pursue both options simultanously. All instruction is in the host country language and conforms to that country’s educational approach. The challenge, therefore, is more than linguistic. It also involves adjusting to a new way of teaching and learning—an education in itself. Universities in most other countries, for example, expect students to exercise a high degree of selfdetermination in their learning, and therefore courses may have less structure than U.S. students are used to. Middlebury resident staff can help ease the transition as students navigate unfamiliar university systems and policies.

• Math

• East Asian Studies • Economics • English • Environmental Studies • European Studies • French • Geography • Geology • German • History • International Politics and Economics • International Studies • Latin American Studies • Middle Eastern Studies • Music • Neuroscience • Philosophy • Physics • Political Science • Portuguese • Psychology • Religion • Russian • Russian & East European Studies • Sociology • Spanish • Studio Art • Theatre

Opposite: Library at Université de Bordeaux 2. cover: “Evening glow in Spain” by Tugce Erten ’08.

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No English Spoken Here. The Language Pledge , pioneered decades ago in Middlebury’s summer Language Schools, is a cornerstone of immersive language study. By signing this Pledge, students abroad affirm their intent to speak only the language of the host country. Exceptions exist, but they are few. Adhering to the Language Pledge requires selfdiscipline, creativity, fearlessness in the face of mistakes, and a sense of humor. The reward: rapid progress in gaining proficiency and self-confidence in the target language. ®

“ My semester abroad was the biggest gift in terms of new experiences, new luxuries, and letting go of old habits.” Ramona Richards Paris, France History of Art and Architecture Middlebury College

right: Art in the Museums of Madrid class. opposite: The Great Wall of China.

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Internships as Inroads Internships can be invaluable inroads into the host culture. Resident staff help match students to internships tailored to any imaginable interests including the environment, government, media, the arts, education, or business. Students gain experience in functioning professionally as they adapt to new cultural norms, learn specialized vocabulary, and boost language proficiency. Relationships with co-workers often spill over into social life through after-hours activities and invitations to homes. Students who participate in internships often find them the best part of their experience.

The Life of a Student Sharing housing with native-speaking students or living with a host family provide good entry points into the culture. Other avenues are student clubs or athletics, organized social activities, group excursions, and conversation partners. Resident staff, present in all primary and most secondary sites, support students as they seek ways to connect with native speakers. They also assist students with logistics such as housing, course registration, and visas. The director of each School, a professional in the field of study abroad with academic training and experience in the U.S. and the host country, oversees the academic program and provides expert insight into local customs and integration issues. At universities where staff is not on site, students connect to the program office via cell phone or E-mail, and Middlebury staff makes regular visits during the semester. Local assistance, often through the host university international office, is always available in the case of medical or other emergency.

Meeting the Challenge Students in the Schools Abroad thrive on the freedom to tailor an authentic experience that is most rewarding to them. They come away not only with superior language proficiency, but with a deeper understanding of themselves and the world. Those who remain for two semesters or do an internship gain an even greater ability to function in another culture—and view their own culture from an entirely different perspective.

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Recent Internships

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Sofitel Beike Biotech, Zhejiang Xiaoshan Hospital Hot Button Coffee Blood Center of Zhejiang Zhejiang Environmental Protection Bureau Meidiya Jiahe Outdoor

Elective Courses* Classical Chinese Business Chinese Discussion and Debate Introduction to Chinese Newspaper Reading Selected Readings in Modern Literature Introduction to Classical Chinese Hangzhou Studies Chinese Film Studies * Actual course offerings may vary by semester. Please refer to our website for current course listings and availability.

Co-Curricular Activities* and Excursions Ping-Pong Class Ehru (Two-stringed Chinese Violin) Lessons Dizi (Wooden Flute) Lessons Street Dance Classes Modern Dance Classes Hangzhou Boxing Club Chinese Cooking

Living with a Chinese roommate—in match-ups based on interests and preferences—is one benefit shared by all School in China students, whether in Hangzhou, Kunming, or Beijing. Challenging coursework and enforcement of the Language Pledge round out a highly immersive program for the serious student of Chinese. What makes this level of immersion possible is the participants’ intermediate to advanced level of proficiency, acquired from two to three years of prior instruction. Individualized courses, taught in Mandarin by local instructors, are designed for School in China participants according to guidelines jointly developed by the program director, Middlebury’s Chinese Department and summer Language School, and CET Academic Programs. Specialized language electives, offered on a wide range of topics and language levels, complement one-on-one language classes tailored to linguistic needs specific to a student’s field of interest. Hangzhou, the flagship site of the School in China, offers a traditional broad-based humanities curriculum with a concentration in history and religious studies. Students interested in anthropology and environmental studies are likely to study in the multi-ethnic city of Kunming, while students of political science, economics, and the arts may prefer Beijing, China’s political and cultural center. An equally large variety of co-curricular activities exists; School in China staff members tailor them to students’ interests. The School reimburses independent student travel for activities that are most meaningful to their studies, and organizes activities for students and their Chinese roommates—who often serve as springboards for meeting other native speakers. By immersing themselves in Chinese language and culture to this degree, students gain a strong appreciation for a way of life that initially feels very foreign, but opens itself up as they expand their cultural awareness. A strong alumni organization offers the additional benefit of career networking.

Calligraphy, Ink Painting, Martial Arts, Taiji, Weiqi (Go), or Traditional Chinese Massage and Acupuncture Classes Sports Teams at ZUT Students will participate in one long-weekend group excursion early in the semester and a variety of other individual cultural excursions to historic sites in Hangzhou or Zhejiang province. *Activities are subject to availability.

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“ My Chinese roommate was the biggest source from which I learned about China.” Se Young Chung Hangzhou, China History and Economics Middlebury College

Program Information Site: Hangzhou Population: 6.5 million Host Institutions:

Middlebury School

China

one-on-one tutorial, one-on-two speaking class, and electives in liberal arts disciplines (students enroll in two per semester) Acad em ic Program:

Zhejiang University Enrollment:

of Technology

(ZUT)

27,000 students

Housing Options: Students live in a campus dormitory. Each student is paired with a Chinese student from ZUT. Chinese students are pre-selected, and every effort is made to match Middlebury and ZUT students with compatible interests and habits. Program Dates: Fall Semester : late August to mid-December S pr ing S emester : late January to late May Students may elect to participate in the January term in Beijing in addition to either the fall or spring semester. This program runs for four weeks. Average Program Size: 25–30 students per semester

Above: “Penmanship” by Laurie Griffin ‘06.

“ Being able to ‘live China’— actually experience the culture first-hand—was the best learning tool.” Kelley Coughlan Hangzhou, China International Studies Middlebury College

One-on-One Tutorial Student:

Hannah Bolder

Home School: Northwestern

Linguistics Hangzhou, China

Major:

University

Site:

My one-on-one tutorial both challenged me to improve my Chinese and provided an excellent opportunity to learn about Chinese culture and society. My subject was Chinese Foreign Policy, and my teacher was a faculty member of Zhejiang University of Technology. Our discussions helped me gain a better understanding of Chinese perspectives on social issues and of U.S.-China relations, while improving my ability to express myself discussing complex issues such as modernization and economic development, and U.S.-China economic relations. Being taught by a ZUT faculty member provided me with a unique opportunity to learn about and discuss Chinese politics with an expert, and contributed greatly to my study abroad experience.

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Above: “Beijing Glows in Winter” by Tyler Cotton ‘08.

Site: Beijing

Site: Kunming

Population: 17.4 million

Population: 5.74 million

Host Institutions:

Middlebury School

China

one-on-one tutorial, one-on-two speaking class, and electives in the social sciences and liberal arts disciplines Acad em ic Program:

Capital Normal University (CNU) Enrollment:

25,000 students

Housing Options: Students live in a campus dormitory. Each student is paired with a Chinese student from CNU. Chinese students are pre-selected and every effort is made to match Middlebury and CNU students with compatible interests and habits. Program Dates: late August to mid-December S pr ing S emester : late January to late May Fall Semester :

Average Program Size: 20–25 students per semester

Middlebury College School

China

one-on-one tutorial, one-on-two speaking class, and electives in the social sciences, environmental sciences, and liberal arts disciplines Aca d emic P rogram:

Yunnan University (YU) E nrollme nt:

20,000 students

Housing Options: Students live in a campus dormitory. Each student is paired with a Chinese student from YU. Chinese students are pre-selected and every effort is made to match Middlebury and YU students with compatible interests and habits. Program Dates: late August to mid-December Spr ing Semester: late January to late May Fall Semester:

Average Program Size: 20–25 students per semester

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January Term in Beijing Students seeking reinforcement of their language skills prior to spending the spring semester at the School in China or those looking to pursue an independent study project following a fall semester in Hangzhou, Kunming, or Beijing may elect to attend a January-term course in Beijing. Both programs are administered by CET. The pre-semester program introduces students to the complex relationship between language study in the classroom and that which takes place in the larger language environment. The post-semester program challenges students to tackle difficult questions related to contemporary China through an independent study with field research.

“ China is so different from what most Americans are used to and is a great place not only to immerse yourself in the Chinese culture but also to find a new you.” Sakura Yagi Hangzhou, China International Studies Middlebury College

Admission Requirements Students must have completed a minimum of four semesters of college-level Chinese equivalent to Middlebury College’s CHNS 0202, “Intermediate Chinese,” with at least a B average in Chinese, a B average in the major, and a B- average overall. Five semesters or two years plus an intensive summer language program are strongly preferred. Students considered to need further preparation before enrolling in the School in China may be advised to attend the nine-week Chinese School during the preceding summer on the Middlebury campus. For application deadlines, please visit www. middlebury.edu/academics/sa/applying.

top right: Megan Rogers (University of Mississippi) practices a pipa. bottom right: Green Lake in Kunming is adjacent to Yunnan University.

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Bordeaux

Bordeaux, Poitiers, Paris: three different cities, each with its own distinctive flavor. In Bordeaux and Poitiers, students assimilate into a more traditional campus community; in Paris, university buildings blend into the city. At all three sites, the School in France—founded in 1949—guides students toward courses that are both academically challenging and rewarding. In Bordeaux or Poitiers, students take all their courses at a local university, choosing from many disciplines. In Paris, students may also do the majority of their course work at a local university, or may take up to two classes with other program participants at le Centre Madeleine, headquarters of the School in France. Highly motivated students with particular academic interests may apply to institutions such as l’Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) or l’École Spéciale d’Architecture. Language and subject-area tutors provide academic support. Writing academic papers à la française, for example, is a new skill; tutors can offer advice as students learn by doing. All students must engage in at least one co-curricular activity such as an internship, volunteer work, student clubs, or conversation with a French language partner. Interaction with native speakers—as well as francophone students from around the world—is a benefit of student housing options that include homestays or foyers (student residences). Through its long connections with host families over the years, the School in France can provide particularly rewarding experiences in all three cities. Program staff at le Centre Madeleine maintains close contact with all students, including those in Bordeaux and Poitiers. French orientation assistants and local French student organizations in all three cities guide participants as they immerse into French life.

“ Being in Paris and away from Middlebury was both psychologically purging and immensely rewarding.”

Internship

Andrew Kushner Home School: Pomona College Student:

English Site: Paris, France Major:

In Paris, I interned with EUROCHIPS, an organization that helps care for the families of incarcerated individuals. The majority of my work with the organization consisted of preparations for a gallery opening of works of art by children of imprisoned parents. My contributions were to edit a film of children discussing the difficulties of living with an incarcerated parent, delivering some of the works of art to the gallery, editing for typos a French-language pamphlet, explaining EUROCHIPS’ work, and sending information to journalists so as to publicize the event. The best thing about my internship was the opportunity to meet interesting people that worked for EUROCHIPS and its partner organizations. I am certainly happy that I decided to complete an internship while in Paris—the chance to see another side of French life added a new dimension to my study abroad experience.

Opposite: Institut d’histoire de l’art (Michelet), Paris.

Ramona Richards Paris, France History of Art and Architecture Middlebury College

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Program Information Site: Bordeaux Population: 230,600 Host Institutions:

Université Bordeaux 2 Victor Segalen E nrollme nt:

18,500 students psychology, sociology, and anthropology

Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s:

Université Bordeaux 3 Michel

Montaigne

15,600 students literature, linguistics, art history, studio art, geography, history, archaeology, film, and theatre E nrollme nt:

Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s:

Université Bordeaux 4 Montesquieu E nrollme nt:

14,000 students economics

Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s:

Sciences Po Bordeaux E nrollme nt:

1,300 students

political science, international relations, and international economics Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s:

Housing Options: Home stays and student foyers Program Dates: Fall Semester: early-September to mid-January Spr ing Semester: early-January to mid-May above: “The Sentinel of Paris” by Emily Peterson ‘08. opposite: Monica Balan in École Special

d’Architecture Studio.

Distance from Paris: 3 hours by train Average Program Size: 5–10 students per semester

Student Profile Student:

Jessica Stephens Claremont McKenna College

Home School:

Major: History Site:

of Art and Architecture Paris, France

Choosing to study abroad for the entire academic year was one of the most rewarding experiences of my college life. I didn’t just study abroad in Paris, I lived there. This feeling was reinforced by the friendliness and hospitality of my host family with whom I am still in touch. The Centre Madeleine classes are taught by experienced professors and the administrative team is made up of some of the kindest and most helpful individuals I have ever met. At the university, Paris I, in the geography department, I took classes with professors who fascinated me with their personal anecdotes and immense reservoir of knowledge. Outside the university is where I met most of my friends. Salsa 4 hours a week in a great studio in the 12th arrondissement was a great way to de-stress. I also attended conferences organized by Sciences Po and IDDRI (The Institute of Sustainable Development and International Relations) for free by subscribing to their mailing lists. 10

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Site: Poitiers Population: 88,000 Host Institution:

Université

Poitiers

28,000 students S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds : physics, biology, chemistry, economics, film, history, translation, art history, and geography Enrollment:

Housing Options: Home stays and student foyers Program Dates: Fall Semester : early-September to mid-January S pr ing S emester : early-January to mid-May Distance from Paris: 1.5 hours by train

Le Centre Madeleine language and culture, history, art history, European studies, and political science Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s:

Housing Options: Home stays and student foyers

Average Program Size: 5–10 students per semester

Program Dates: Fall Semester: early September to late January Spr ing Semester: early January to mid-June

Site: Paris

Average Program Size: 35 students per semester

Population: 2 million

Special arrangements may be made for study at other Parisian institutions.

Host Institutions:

Université

Paris I-Panthéon-Sorbonne

art history, history, political science, philosophy, economics, geography, math, and computer science S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds :

Université

Paris III-Sorbonne Nouvelle

S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds :

Université

literature, theatre, film, and linguistics

Paris IV-Sorbonne

S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds :

musicology, philosophy, and sociology

Institut Catholique (“La Catho”) S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds :

École Normale

Admission Requirements Students must have completed a minimum of five semesters of college-level French or the equivalent (including one literature/ culture course comparable to Middlebury College’s FREN 0210, “Identity in French Literature,” or FREN 0230, “Introduction to Contemporary France”), with at least a B average in French, a B average in the major, and a B- average overall. All students are expected to enroll in a course in French the semester prior to the term or year abroad. For application deadlines please visit: www. middlebury.edu/academics/sa/applying.

philosophy and religion

Musique Alfred Cortot

S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds : voice, sight reading, composition, music history, and music theory

École Spéciale d’Architecture S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds :

architecture and art history

Institut d’Études Politiques

Paris (Sciences Po)*

social, economic, and political history of France and Europe, international relations, politics, and economics S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds :

* Applicants wishing to study full time at the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris

(Sciences Po) must be pre-selected by Middlebury and accepted by Sciences Po on the basis of their language skills and academic background.The application procedure is simple, but is separate from application and acceptance to the School in France.

“ The different academic environment had a positive effect on my learning because I was forced to think as a French person in many aspects of life both inside and outside the classroom.” Caley O’Neil Paris, France International Studies Middlebury College

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Mainz

At the School in Germany, students enroll directly into universities to improve their German through the study of other disciplines. The programs in Mainz and Berlin offer two very different student experiences. Students in Berlin study at university facilities within the city. Mainz has a “traditional” campus in a smaller city not far from Frankfurt. The director of the School in Germany advises each student on course selection (four courses per semester). The School is based in Mainz, but the director also meets with each student in Berlin twice a month. Studying in a German university presents both a language and a learning challenge, since classes are merely starting points for independent reading and research. Tutors are available to help students with language comprehension and grammar in written work, which includes 12-page research papers. Students with initiative and a spirit of discovery thrive in this program; its small groups promote greater interaction with Germans. Students typically choose to live in a residence hall, but the staff is available to assist in finding apartments as well. German student assistants give support when needed, especially in the first weeks of settling in. They also help program participants connect with native speakers through a variety of activities such as hiking or climbing, or German-English conversation exchanges. Individually tailored internships open up another sphere of German life; not only do interns meet new people, but they also acquire specialized language: an intern in the Gutenberg Museum print shop learned vocabulary in German that she didn’t know in English. From their experience, students take away facility in the German language and—after unraveling the fascinating complexities of German logic—they also take away greater cultural facility.

Internship

Stephanie Bagley Home School: Middlebury College Student:

German Site: Mainz, Germany Major:

I interned at the Gutenberg Museum’s Printing Workshop. After fellow colleagues and artists taught me the different printing techniques, some dating back to the 1400s, they encouraged me to experiment with the different printing methods as I created my own artwork. After gaining an understanding of the workshop, I had the wonderful opportunity to impart this knowledge on different groups, from elementary school field trips to birthday parties, as I guided them on a tour of the workshop. My internship inspired my creativity and allowed me to interact with people of all ages as they discovered a part of living history.

“ Being the only foreign student in all of my classes, I definitely felt like ‘that guy’ a lot of the time. It wasn’t too bad, as it allowed me to meet a lot of people.” Tyler Lohman Berlin, Germany Geography and German Middlebury College

Opposite: Lizzie Gordon (Middlebury College) at Farmer’s Market in Mainz. above: Students at the

Gummibaerchenladen in Mainz.

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Recent Internships in Germany

Berlin • • • •

Berlin Art Gallery Chamber of Deputies Biochemistry Department Freie Universität State Parliament of Berlin

Mainz • • • •

Mainzer Medienbuero ZDF Television Johannes Gutenberg Museum Landtag Rheinland-Pfalz

Program Information Site: Berlin Population: 3.6 million Host Institution:

Freie Universität 42,500 students art history, biology, film, literature, philosophy, political science, and theater studies E nrollme nt:

Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s:

Housing Options: Dormitories or apartments Program Dates: Fall Semester: early October to early February Spr ing Semester: early April to late July Average Program Size: 5–10 students per semester Site: Mainz Population: 200,000 Host Institutions:

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität 35,000 students linguistics, art history, computer science, history, sociology, film, religion, mathematics, physics, and German studies E nrollme nt:

Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s:

Housing Options: Dormitories or apartments Program Dates: Fall Semester: mid-October to early February Spr ing Semester: mid-April to late July Average Program Size: 5–10 students per semester

“ I cooked in German, cleaned in German, and talked politics in German. It gave me a new lens through which to evaluate my own culture.” Michael Young Berlin International Studies and German Middlebury College

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The School in Germany offers students in both Mainz and Berlin a co-curricular program that includes one overnight excursion per semester, usually to Buchenwald and Weimar. Two organizations at JoGu, the Geographie für alle program and the international office, offer special excursions throughout the year. The school also encourages self-directed travel in country. In the past, students have complemented their language skills by developing their physical grace in ballet class, finding calm in yoga classes, singing in choirs, joining local church groups, participating in internships, learning a new vocabulary on the tennis court, mastering the waltz in ballroom dancing classes, and, of course, sharing the German passion for soccer by playing on club teams.

Admission Requirements In order to be eligible for admission to the School in Germany, students must have junior standing and must have completed a minimum of six courses of college-level German or the equivalent (including two upper-level literature/culture courses comparable to Middlebury College’s third-year German literature or German studies classes). Applicants to Mainz who have taken four or five courses of college-level German or the equivalent will be given an oral assessment and written exam. [This option is not available in Berlin or for Middlebury undergraduates.] All students must have at least a B average in German, a B average in the major, and a Baverage overall, and are expected to enroll in a course in German the semester prior to the term or year abroad. For application deadlines, please visit www.middlebury.edu/academics/sa/applying.

opposite top: View of St. Martin’s Cathedral in Mainz. opposite bottom: Student lounge at Freie Universität. above: “Burg am Rhein” by Dylan Wajda-Levie ‘08.

overseas briefing When it comes to being green, Germans do it right.

—Katie Flagg

Since landing in Germany three weeks ago, I’ve been struck by the bottom-up appreciation for environmentalism apparent in the täglich, or daily lifestyle here. I purchased a bicycle right away and joined the ranks of merry Mainzers pedaling along the Rhine on their daily errands. I learned early on to bring along my own bag when grocery shopping. The soda machines dispense Coca Cola in reusable glass bottles, which can be returned for a significant refund. As I rode home after class, the handlebars of my bicycle laden with groceries, I couldn’t help but think: never would this happen at home. It’s not possible, in the town where I live, to walk to a grocery store, let alone safely bicycle to one. The ubiquitous bicycle lanes, the pedestrian shopping districts and the compact neighborhood grocery stores that I’ve grown accustomed to here don’t exist—at least not in suburban America. E xcerpt from the M i d dleb ury stu den t ne w spaper — T he Camp us

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Those who study with the School in Italy in Florence or Ferrara are unique among U.S. students in Italy: they study in Italian—and speak it well. The School, founded in 1960, is among a tiny handful of study abroad programs in which students take all course work in Italian and can integrate into an Italian university. It therefore attracts students whom local university faculty praise for their academic seriousness and enthusiasm for learning. Participants in Ferrara are fully mainstreamed into the university. In Florence, an increasing number of students do the same; others may take up to three of their four courses at the Middlebury Sede, located in a sixteenth-century palace in the academic heart of the old city. The most successful students possess the initiative and selfreliance to take full advantage of a robust, authentic academic experience in either city. Courses are all conducted in Italian and, at the university, so are oral final exams. Differences in academic culture, where self-directed learning is the norm, add to the challenge. Students actively participate in all decisions affecting them, such as housing, activities, internships, and volunteer opportunities. School in Italy staff visit Ferrara regularly, and are accessible by cell phone or E-mail. Italians tend to respond very favorably when students reach out to them, since they are so proficient in Italian. This is as true in Florence as it is in Ferrara, for it only takes a half kilometer in any direction from the city center to discover the Florence that tourists rarely visit.Volunteer work and internships bring students in contact with all different types of native speakers and allow them to become more immersed in Italian society. Interns also benefit from learning to function in a very different environment.

“ No single experience has helped me to come into myself in such a short time than my abroad experience.”

Internship

Michael Vanacore Home School: Kenyon College Student:

Italian Site: Ferrara, Italy Major:

I interned with the organization DIDO’, an association based at the Museum of Natural History of Ferrara. This organization tries to get young Italians (before they enroll in university) interested in the sciences and the environment. Working in an organization with limited resources and with students who tended to have neither passion nor respect for environmental and scientific disciplines was not without its challenges. My role was to assist in the operation of didactic activities held both in the museum and in surrounding schools and natural environments. My internship proved to be highly challenging and equally stimulating: linguistically, emotionally, mentally, and personally. I very much appreciate my time spent with DIDO’. It brought to light for me certain facets of the Italian education system, provided me with the opportunity to meet, work and develop relationships with a very special and dedicated group of people, and exposed me to a very specific Italian reality: that of the youth of the provinces of Ferrara and Rovigo.

Opposite: “Carnevale di Venezia” by Jennifer Foth ’08.

James Giampietro Ferrara, Italy Philosophy Middlebury College

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Program Information Site: Ferrara Population: 130,000 Host Institution:

Università

degli

Studi

Ferrara

12,000 students Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s: history, architecture, math, biology, geography, and music E nrollme nt:

Housing Options: Student apartments with Italians Program Dates: mid-September to late January Spr ing Semester: early February to late June Fall Semester:

Distance from Florence: 2 hours by train Average Program Size: 10–15 students per semester Site: Florence Population: 375,000 Host Institutions:

Middlebury College School Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s:

in Italy-Sede

literature, culture, history,

art history, and film

Università

degli

Studi

Firenze

25,000 students Selected Academic Fields: art history, literature, and political science E nrollme nt:

Housing Options: Home stays or student apartments with Italians Program Dates: Fall Semester: early September to late January Spr ing Semester: early February to late June Average Program Size: 15–20 students per semester

Admission Requirements In order to be eligible for admission to the School in Italy, students must have completed a minimum of five semesters of college-level Italian or the equivalent (including one literature/culture course comparable to Middlebury College’s ITAL 0252, “Italian Culture from Fascism to the Present”), with at least a B average in Italian, a B average in the major, and a B- average overall. All students are expected to enroll in a course in Italian the semester prior to the term or year abroad. For application deadlines please visit www.middlebury.edu/academics/sa/applying.

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italyblog… “ My consciousness and empathy for other cultures was influenced tremendously, and I no longer feel tempted to remain ‘safe’ and confine my life experiences to the realm of American culture or simple tourism—I want to actively LEARN more about the cultures with which I come into contact.” ohn Damron J Florence, Italy Theater Middlebury College

The School in Italy organizes occasional one-day excursions each semester, generally to small towns of artistic interest like Arezzo, Cortona, Padova,Verona, and Volterra. In addition, an overnight excursion to the Amalfi coast or another region of interest is normally offered each semester. These trips are planned in Florence, but students studying in Ferrara are welcome to join in the excursions.Visits to churches, museums, and gardens in Florence are regularly scheduled in conjunction with art history and history courses. The School in Italy also encourages self-directed travel in country, as well as other forms of co-curricular activity. In the past, students have joined local soccer teams, participated in internships, attended modern jazz dance classes, played on Ultimate Frisbee teams, learned to cook local cuisines, joined gyms, ridden horseback, and rock climbed with local guides. Activities such as these offer additional opportunities for students to become more fully immersed in the local culture and further enhance language proficiency.

“Vita Varia” Walking to class after having written whatever for half an hour this morning, I found myself philosophizing with Sarah on the way. I’ve traded in a city full of bicycle thieves (Cambridge, MA) for a city overflowing with bicycles. Here everyone is on two wheels, a traffic that is even more dangerous than cars. Being a flat city, Ferrara encourages bicycles everywhere to cascade through the alleyways and cobblestoned piazze. Bikes line the fronts of busy stores, stop in hoards at traffic lights, and crisscross in and out of crowds of people on foot. Once you get used to being alert always you can start to enjoy the city and relax. I walked into the main cathedral the other day and remarked at how big the space was inside. Many streets in Italy are narrow and dense with population, so public squares represent a beautiful and natural stage for feeling the grandness of space. It makes the concept of space that much more sacred. In Ferrara, although the public squares are very large and open, the space within the Duomo is still very much holy, reducing your apparent size in its cavernous darkness and silence. A beautiful space for meditation and escape. Standing on the marble floor as the sunlight hits the golden details of the church’s metalwork inspires awe and shushes your frenetic heart to silence. P oste d by Stefan

Blogs, a form of online journal, are becoming a simple way to record a student’s time abroad. Many students use them to communicate with friends and family back home. Blogs are incorporated into the curriculum in several of the Schools Abroad.

opposite top: Students in class at the Sede. opposite bottom: The Palio, Ferrara. right: Biking along the old walls of the city (Ferrara).

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Belo Horizonte Niterói

Florianópolis

Guadalajara Xalapa

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Twenty-one universities in 14 cities in five countries give the School in Latin America the greatest possible diversity of highly immersive learning environments. A cornerstone of the experience is direct enrollment in a local university for all types of course work. Partner institutions are located in cities ranging from the relatively small Valdivia, Chile, to the megalopolis of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Sites represent a range of regional identities shaped by the environment and local populations. More provincial sites, where there are few U.S. students, offer highly motivated participants opportunities for deeper integration into the community. Middlebury staff in Vermont help applicants select the location and university that best suits their preferences. Students enroll in two to four courses per semester depending on the university. Additionally, students enroll in Writing for Linguistic and Cultural Competence, a course organized by Middlebury and taught by local faculty. This course is meant to enhance to deepen the student’s knowledge of local culture while at the same time improving writing skills in a number of areas. The course includes interactive blogs with participants elsewhere in Latin America and in Spain. Most students elect an internship, working in fields such as health care, education, advocacy for women or indigenous populations, the environment, government, the arts, economic or social research, and development. The most valuable personal

connections come from internships and homestays. Interaction with co-workers and family members brings insight into their daily concerns as well as broad social and political perspectives. Students who thrive in this program are those who enjoy autonomy and can exercise initiative, whether it’s identifying a workplace need and figuring out how to meet it, or finding a local tango class. Advice on course selection and general support comes from program directors and resident coordinators. Local student assistants also help students acclimate in the first few weeks.

“ You could say I learned to laugh at myself in Argentina. Some of my qualities that were most useful abroad were patience, an easy smile, a growing adventurous spirit, and the desire to try almost anything once.” Kim Ward Tucumán, Argentina Environmental Studies and History of Art & Architecture Middlebury College

Opposite: Market in Xalapa, Mexico.

Internship Student:

Hilary Mislan Haverford College

Home School:

Public Health Valparaíso, Chile

Major: Site:

My time in Valparaíso, Chile was immeasurably enriched by my internship at Consultorio Placilla, a public medical center in a town outside the city. I have worked with a social worker there, focusing my internship on work with pregnant women who had high psychosocial risks such as scarce economic resources, depression, young age, intrafamiliar violence, or lack of social support. An integral part of the work we did was home visits to the patients, where we evaluated the physical and social conditions in which they live. This allowed me to see another reality, a different side of life in Chile that the typical tourist or exchange student would not get to see. While it was often overwhelming to take in the poverty or difficult social situations in which some of the patients live, I learned a lot about social issues in Chile and the work environment in general.

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Program Information Students take all classes at a single institution.

A RGE N TI N A Site: Buenos Aires Population: 10 million Host Institutions:

Universidad E nrollme nt:

Buenos Aires, Ciencias Sociales

24,000 students

Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s:

political science and sociology

Universidad

Buenos Aires, Filosofía

Letras

15,000 students Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s: literature, philosophy, geography, history, anthropology, and studio art E nrollme nt:

Universidad E nrollme nt:

del

Salvador

8,000 students biology, physics, music, religion,

Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s:

psychology, and studio art

Universidad Torcuato Di Tella E nrollme nt:

1,100 students

Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s:

economics, political science, and

history Program Dates: Fall Semester: late July to mid-December Spr ing Semester: early March to mid-July Average Program Size: 20–35 students per semester Site: San Miguel de Tucumán Population: 400,000 Host Institution:

Universidad Nacional E nrollme nt:

de Tucumán

43,000 students environmental science, anthropology,

Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s:

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BR A Z I L Site: Belo Horizonte Population: 2.5 million Host Institution:

Pontifícia Universidade Católica

Minas Gerais

52,000 students S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds : international relations, political science, literature, and history Enrollment:

Program Dates: Fall Semester : late July to mid-December S pr ing S emester : early March to late July Average Program Size: 1–5 students per semester

Recent Internships in Argentina and Brazil

Site: Niterói Population: 500,000 Host Institution:

Universidade Federal Fluminense E nrollme nt:

24,000 students history, literature, sociology, and film

Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s:

Program Dates: Fall Semester: late July to mid-December Spr ing Semester: early March to late July Average Program Size: 1–5 students per semester

Buenos Aires • • • • • • • •

Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo Asociación Responde Centro Conviven Cooperativa El Ceibo Fundación Huésped Fundación Vida Silvestre Argentina LIFE Maternidad Sardá

Florianópolis • Associação dos Amigos do Museu Victor Meirelles • Associação Catarinense de Proteção aos Animais • Casa da Criança do Morro da Penitenciária

Site: Florianópolis Population: 300,000 Host Institution:

Universidade Federal

Santa Catarina

32,000 students Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s: sociology, history, political science, literature, and philosophy E nrollme nt:

Program Dates: Fall Semester: late July to mid-December Spr ing Semester: early March to early July Average Program Size: 5–10 students per semester

Niterói • Instituto Baia de Guanabara • Kuarup Produções • Legião da Boa Vontade

opposite top: “Manos Tangueras” by Courtney LaBarge ‘08. opposite bottom: “Turquoise Waters” by Emilia Sibley ‘06. ABove: “Museu de Arte Contemporanea, Niterói” by Emily Hendrick ‘08.

“ Being one of the only Americans at my university, I truly experienced the chaos (and joys!) of student life from the perspective of a Brazilian.” Britt Neuhaus Niterói International Studies Middlebury College

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Recent Internships in Chile

Concepción

Temuco

Valparaíso

• Consultorio Villa Nonguén

• Instituto de Estudios Indígenas

La Serena

Valdivia

• Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory

• Centro de Educación Continua • Centro de Estudios Agrarios y Ambientales • Escuela Francia

• Colegio Jorge Williams • Colegio Sagrado Corazones • Corporación Municipal Viña del Mar • Design for Valparaíso • Escuela Pedro Montt • Escuela República de Paraguay • Liceo Pedro Montt • Un Techo Para Chile

Santiago • Asociación Cristiana de Jóvenes • Hospital Luis Calvo Mackenna

CHI L E

Site: Santiago Population: 6.3 million

Site: Concepción

Host Institutions:

Population: 450,000

Pontificia Universidad Católica

Host Institution:

Universidad

Concepción

20,400 students S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds : literature, history, environmental science, art history, and studio art Enrollment:

Program Dates: Fall Semester : late July to late December S pr ing S emester : late February to mid-July Distance from Santiago: 6 hours by bus, 1 hour by plane Average Program Size: 1–5 students per semester Site: La Serena

Enrollment:

La Serena

8,200 students

S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds :

biology, environmental studies,

geography, and astronomy Program Dates: Fall Semester : late July to late December S pr ing S emester : late February to mid-July Distance from Santiago: 6 hours by bus, 1 hour by plane Average Program Size: 1–5 students per semester

Universidad

Chile

24,500 students Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s: biology, chemistry, mathematics, and economics E nrollme nt:

Program Dates: Fall Semester: late July to late December Spr ing Semester: late February to mid-July Average Program Size: 1–5 students per semester

Population: 250,000

Host Institution: de

Chile

Site: Temuco

Population: 160,000

Universidad

21,000 students Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s: art history, political science, and literature E nrollme nt:

Host Institution:

Universidad E nrollme nt:

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Frontera

7,500 students

Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s:

sociology, indigenous studies, biology,

chemistry, and physics Program Dates: Fall Semester: late July to late December Spr ing Semester: late February to mid-July Distance from Santiago: 10 hours by bus, 1.25 hours by plane Average Program Size: 1–5 students per semester

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Site: Valdivia Population: 140,000

Cine y sensibilidad de antes

Host Institution:

Universidad Austral

Chile

11,000 students S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds : environmental sciences and literature Enrollment:

Program Dates: Fall Semester : late July to late December S pr ing S emester : late February to mid-July Distance from Santiago: 12 hours by bus, 2.25 hours by plane Average Program Size: 5–10 students per semester Site: Valparaíso Population: 275,000 Host Institutions:

Universidad Enrollment:

Playa Ancha

8,000 students

S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds : literature, history, anthropology, sociology, political science, ecology, music, and studio art

Universidad

de Valparaíso

15,000 students S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds : economics, sociology, philosophy, and history Enrollment:

Pontificia Universidad Católica Enrollment:

de Valparaíso

13,000 students history and psychology

S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds :

Program Dates: Fall Semester : late July to late December S pr ing S emester : late February to mid-July Distance from Santiago: 1.5 hours by bus Average Program Size: 10–15 students per semester

Aparecen de la nada estos momentos cuando Guadalajara sale en toda una luz romántica. Cuando sientes que los tiempos no han cambiado; pero en un sentido idílico, no lo negativo del machismo o el catolicismo y todo aquel rollo. Anoche fue algo así. Tomamos el camión aquí cerca, en el mercado de los helotes. Ya estaba cerrado y solo, y la calle llena de las hojas y otros restos de la verdura más sagrada. Estaba haciendo viento, y las nubes formándose, como si quisiera llover. Al bajar del camión, caminamos por las plazitas que rodean el templo del Expiatorio en todo su resplandor. Había mucha gente fuera de la iglesia, globos y comidas rápidas, y música. Era sábado al atardecer, noche de bodas. Pasando toda esa conmoción matrimonial, llegamos al cine de la universidad. Allá en el sótano, es como un cine de antes, con un toque de pasión cinematográfica que me hace sentir que soy Anna Karina, respirando la nouvelle vague. Compramos palomitas y nos sentamos para ver la película francesa contemporánea que iban a dar. Por un rato fuimos transportados a la Costa Azul, y al salir a la calle, mi ánimo por la ciudad últimamente decreciendo fue rejuvenecido. Caminamos unas cuadras hasta llegar al parque en frente del ex-convento del Carmen, allí donde hay el antiguo templo, y el precioso Café del Carmen. Como cada fin de semana, estaba lleno allí afuera. Pero cuando un mesero nos buscó una mesa, pudimos sentarnos. Estaban dando algun tipo de fiesta, aparentemente para fanáticos del danzón. Unas quince parejas estaban formadas allí entre las mesas de la fiesta, encabezadas por la pareja más extraordinaria: un pachuco de unos sesenta años, con todo el traje, gorra, todo; y su dama igualmente estilizada. Fue impresionante, ver parejas jóvenes al lado de una pareja tan clásica; ver como la cultura se renueva, claro, pero se mantiene al mismo tiempo. En los Estados Unidos, no tenemos esta continuidad, ni un baile que todos saben. Allí en la sombra acogedora de los antiguos edificios, la luz brillante, salimos del cine pero permanecimos en un movie-set. Subm itte d by emmafree 1 on M on, 05/ 19/ 20 0 8 — 17 : 3 5 .

left: Market in Valdivia, Chile.

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Mexico Site: Guadalajara Population: 5 million Host Institution:

Universidad

Guadalajara

185,000 students Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s: literature, political science, economics, film, history, and philosophy E nrollme nt:

Program Dates: Fall Semester: mid-August to mid-December Spr ing Semester: early February to mid-June Average Program Size: 1–5 students per semester Site: Xalapa Population: 400,000 Host Institution:

Universidad Veracruzana 60,000 students Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s: anthropology, biology, chemistry, music, studio art, art history, and women’s studies E nrollme nt:

Program Dates: Fall Semester: mid-August to mid-December Spr ing Semester: early February to mid-July

“ I made amazing progress. I felt that every day I improved, either by picking up a new phrase, or by remembering to use the subjunctive in a place that I didn’t know I had to use it.”

Average Program Size: 1–5 students per semester

Admission Requirements In order to be eligible for admission to the School in Latin America, students must have completed a minimum of five semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent (including one literature/ culture course comparable to Middlebury College’s SPAN 0300, “An Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature”, or SPAN 0308, “Today’s Issues in Spain and Spanish America”) or two years of college-level Portuguese equivalent to Middlebury College’s PGSE 0202 with at least a B average in the language, a B average in the major, and a B- average overall. All students are expected to enroll in a course in the target language the semester prior to the term or year abroad. For application deadlines please visit www.middlebury.edu/academics/sa/applying.

Marc Rudolph Santiago, Chile Psychology Haverford College

top: Emma Weisser (Bates College) in her homestay in Guadalajara. bottom: Maya Craig (Tulane University) with friends on the campus of Universidad Veracruzana.

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U r u g ua y

Recent Internships in Mexico and Uruguay

Site: Montevideo

Guadalajara

Population: 1.4 million

• • • • • •

Host Institutions:

Universidad Católica Enrollment:

del

Uruguay

5,000 students

S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds :

Universidad

de la

psychology, religion, and anthropology

República

40,000 students S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds : anthropology, linguistics, philosophy, and history Enrollment:

Universidad ORT Enrollment:

Xalapa • Movimiento de Apoyo al Niño Trabajador y de la Calle • Museo de Antropología de Xalapa Montevideo

8,500 students

S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds :

American Chamber of Commerce Asociación Jalisciense de Apoyo a los Grupos Indígenas CAMPO Instituto Mexicano para el Desarrollo Comunitario Kínder 66 Luvina

political science and economics

Program Dates: Fall Semester : late July to late December S pr ing S emester : early March to late July Average Program Size: 5–10 students per semester

Housing Options: Arrangements for accommodations

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El Abrojo Amnesty International Arco Iris Periódico Brecha SaludArte La Vorágine Films

in local homes are made by the staff of the School in Latin America. Students are generally matched with families based on preferences provided to the director prior to arrival at the site. Students are not permitted to share housing with other English-speaking students.

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A breakthrough program: that, in a word, describes the School in the Middle East. In 2007 Middlebury became the first to establish an Arabic-immersion program in Egypt. The School has now become the first to enable a student to enroll directly into Alexandria University. Participants are able to take all courses in Arabic, having previously attained a high intermediate or advanced level of proficiency. Courses are conducted especially for program participants and taught by host university faculty. Students may enroll for just one semester, but it is only in the second semester that enrolling at the university is an option. A colloquial language course helps students make the leap from the formal Arabic they know to the more commonly spoken form of the Egyptian dialect. A class in media studies sharpens listening comprehension and opens a window into popular culture. Middle East history from a local perspective brings alive the story of the region. And the popular one-on-one tutorial allows students to explore a particular area of interest. Subjects range from pre-Islamic poetry to the economic or political geography of the region. Egyptians have a very close-knit culture; teachers often form a special rapport with students that continues outside the classroom as they offer both academic and personal support. By living in Alexandria University’s recently upgraded dorms, Middlebury program participants now have better opportunities to mingle with host university students as well. Alexandria, called the “Pearl of the Mediterranean,” is as cosmopolitan as it is authentically Arab. Acculturation occurs at all levels, from enjoying exotic new foods to fielding surprisingly personal questions and navigating gender dynamics. These cultural challenges offer students ample opportunities to debunk stereotypes and develop life-changing insights.

egyptblog… February 8, 2008 I’ve been trying fruitlessly not to romanticize Egypt—Masr—since before I got here. I told myself that I would take everything, absolutely everything, just exactly as it was, no more, no less. But Masr is too huge, too old, and too complex a place and a concept to experience without feeling something...something a lot like romance. And to make a huge, but I believe accurate, generalization: the culture, the music, the art here are all extremely emotive. Masr inspires laughter, love, and even anger or fear...but it honestly doesn’t make sense to live in Masr without getting carried away. The feeling that most often carries me away is the feeling of origins. This is true for several reasons, some personal and some historical. Masr sometimes calls herself ‘Omm al-Doniya’ or Mother of the World, mother of civilization. I don’t need to give a lesson in Ancient Egyptian history to explain that one. But it is not just that old-ness that touches me...knowing I am at the source, now, after almost twenty years of museum halls, tours, exhibits. P oste d by jessamy on fe br uary 8, 20 0 8

“ Expect a big change from the U.S., and try to go in without expectations of what Egypt will be like. And once you’re there, just enjoy the ride… because it will be crazy, but amazing.” Kate Fortin Alexandria, Egypt Spanish Tufts University

Opposite: Director and students beside Fort Qaitbey in Alexandria.

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Program Information Site: Alexandria Population: 3.3 million Host Institutions:

Middlebury School

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Middle East

one-on-one tutorial, Egyptian colloquial and modern standard Arabic, media Arabic, translation, and electives.

Aca d emic P rogram:

Alexandria University E nrollme nt:

200,000 students

Housing Options: Students at the School in the Middle East live in dormitories with Egyptians or in apartments. Program Dates: late August to mid-December Spr ing Semester: early-January to mid-May Fall Semester:

Average Program Size: 20–25 students per semester

Admission Requirements Students must have completed a minimum of four semesters of college-level Arabic reaching a level equivalent to Middlebury College’s ARBC 0202, with at least a B average in Arabic, a B average in the student’s major, and a B- overall average. For application deadlines, please visit www.middlebury.edu/academics/sa/applying.

“ I have never met people kinder than Egyptians, and their ability to accept me was amazing.” Andrea Richardson Alexandria, Egypt International Studies Brown University

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Michaela Yule Dartmouth College

Home School:

Major: Middle Site:

Eastern Studies Alexandria, Egypt

For my one-on-one tutorial, I studied Modern Arabic Fiction. Specifically, my professor and I spent the term working through Naguib Mahfouzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s novel, Miramar, in Arabic. The novel is set in 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alexandria, so it was a privilege to walk the streets and explore the very places Mahfouz brought to life in his story. It gave the city a whole new dimension and nostalgic beauty. Class time with my professor was fast-paced and challenging, but always supportive. We read through difficult passages and discussed important themes or questions that I had. I appreciated the opportunity to spend one-on-one time with an Egyptian professor who had never heard me speak a word of English, and vice versa. Also, it was an exciting accomplishment for me to know that I have completed one of the most fundamental yet challenging Arabic novels, in its native language.

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If there is one thing that remains constant in Russia, it is rapid change. The mental snapshots that students take home from Irkutsk, Moscow, or Yaroslavl are very different from those they bring with them. Language learning happens in the classroom. Cultural insight happens in places like the home, theater, recital hall, cafeteria, and supermarket. Each site offers its own immersive challenges and opportunities. Intermediate-level students are encouraged to spend their first or only semester in Yaroslavl, where integrating into the community can be easier; Irkutsk and Moscow are more suited to advanced students. School in Russia students primarily take their classes together. Conducted in Russian by local university professors, they include Russian civilization, culture, and language. The spetskursy, or content seminars, feature topics relating to the local region. Middlebury undergraduates, as well as all second-semester students, must also enroll in at least one university course with Russian students. Successful program participants see cultural competence as just as important as linguistic competence, so they actively seek ways to assimilate. Studying at a university (particularly in Yaroslavl and Irkutsk, where American students are few) boosts the chances to meet Russians—typically eager to get to know them once the student initiates the contact. School in Russia staff in each city can help students find extracurricular activities such as music, dancing, or sports. Those who initially intend to stay for one semester sometimes remain for the full year to continue to integrate into Russian life. A second semester also brings internship opportunities. Navigating the bureaucracy can challenge even locals, so resident coordinators at all three sites provide support.Yet students are encouraged to try tackling many of these situations themselves to gain self-reliance as well as language proficiency from the experience. Returning students bring with them fresh images and a more nuanced understanding of a dynamic and complex culture.

Opposite: “A Winter’s Night on the Square” by Rachel Rosenfeld ‘07.

Student Profile

Alisa Ballard Home School: Brown University Student:

Major: Russian Site:

Yaroslavl, Russia

When I arrived in Moscow, I felt immediately welcomed by my host mom, who provided me with a comfortable Russian home and lots of patient conversation practice. Through my Russian professors, I was invited to publish three academic articles and present at two conferences—all in Russian! In my internship at the Nicholas Roerich Museum, where I translated archive materials and edited articles to be published, I spent much time conversing with employees over tea breaks, a standard moment in the Russian workday. At the end of the program, I couldn’t bear to leave Moscow’s excitement and my new Russian friends, but happily, with my improved Russian language ability and experience in the city, I’ve now been accepted for a summer position as a journalist with The Moscow News.

“ Living with a Russian family and doing the typical Moscow commute made me feel like a part of the culture—not just a visitor.” Alexis Gunderson Moscow, Russia Russian Macalaster College

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Program Information Site: Irkutsk Population: 600,000 Host Institution:

Irkutsk State University (IGU) E nrollme nt:

9,000 students

Selecte d Aca d emic F iel d s:

biology, geography, geology, history,

math, and philosophy Housing Option: Home stays

“ After having studied abroad, I have decided that I not only want to return to Russia but that I might even consider doing graduate work there.” Elissa Sperling Irkutsk, Russia Physics Wesleyan University

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Program Dates:* Fall Semester: early September to late December Spr ing Semester: early February to late May Distance from Moscow: 6 hours by plane Average Program Size: 8–12 students per semester

Admission Requirements In order to be eligible for admission to the School in Russia, students must have completed a minimum of four semesters of college-level Russian or the equivalent (comparable to Middlebury College’s RUSS 0202, “Intermediate Russian”), with at least a B average in Russian, a B average in the major, and a B- average overall. All students are expected to enroll in a course in Russian in the semester prior to the term or year abroad. Three years of college-level Russian are recommended for students wishing to go to Moscow or Irkutsk. For application deadlines please visit www.middlebury.edu/academics/sa/applying.

Site: Moscow Population: 10.5 million Host Institution:

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history, international studies, literature, linguistics, political science, psychology, and economics S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds :

Irkutsk Core Courses and Spetskursy*

Housing Option: Home stays Program Dates:* Fall Semester : early September to late December S pr ing S emester : early February to late May Average Program Size: 8-12 students per semester

History and Ecology of Baikal Advanced Grammar Mass Media Russian Cultural History Russian Film

Site: Yaroslavl

Russian Phonetics

Population: 650,000

Siberian History

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Siberian Literature

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history, literature, mathematics, sociology, psychology, economics, and geography

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Housing Option: Home stays Program Dates:* Fall Semester : early September to late December S pr ing S emester : early February to late May

Moscow Core Courses and Spetskursy* Advanced Grammar Spoken Russian 19th Century Russian Literature

Distance from Moscow: 4 hours by train

Modern Russian Politics

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* Please note that university classes and exams end later in all cases. See website.

Russian Culture

Travel and Co-Curricular Activities Students are encouraged to find activities that will immerse them in the rich cultural heritage of Russia. Past participants have volunteered at art museums, joined hiking clubs, taken guitar lessons, interned at environmental organizations, and studied Russian martial arts. In addition, the School in Russia schedules one week-long excursion to give students further exposure to specific regional attractions and traditions. Past trips have explored Nizhnyi Novgorod, Kazan and Tatarstan,Vologda, Pskov, the provincial Russian north around Arkhangelsk and Murmansk, Sochi on the Black Sea, and a variety of villages and settlements around Lake Baikal and the region of Tuva.

Yaroslavl Core Courses and Spetskursy* Spoken Russian Advanced Grammar History of Russia (9th centuryâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1861) Modern Russian Politics 19th Century Russian Literature Russian Culture Techniques of Written Russian * Actual course offerings may vary by semester. Please refer to our website for current course listings and availability.

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Participation in a program requiring a high level of Spanish proficiency is what draws motivated students to the School in Spain. They all share a dedication to constant improvement through hard work. In Córdoba, Getafe, and Logroño, students of all majors can choose from a variety of courses at local universities. Some students prefer to align themselves with a cohort that corresponds to their major, facilitating their university schedules and allowing them to get to know the students they see in every class. In Madrid, participants study Spanish and other subjects in courses designed especially for them at Middlebury’s Sede Prim. Some also do an independent study to add flexibility to their schedule. Organized outings supplement course work; environmental studies students, for example, have a field work excursion. In addition, students can elect a credit-bearing internship with a research project as one of their courses. Through internships, students gain the ability to communicate in a professional setting as they make new friends. The academic component of the internship adds significant value to their résumé. Students at the School in Spain enjoy a high level of independence, particularly those studying in Córdoba and Logroño. School in Spain staff are headquartered in Madrid, but are available when needed for support and guidance via cell phone and E-mail. The director also advises university-enrolled students on course selection. The housing coordinator and Spanish student assistants at each site support students as they find their own housing and settle in. Most students choose to live in an apartment or residencía with students from Spain and other countries. Additional integration into Spanish society comes from volunteering, Spanish-English conversation exchanges, and activities pursued through student initiative. Students’ extensive contact with a variety of European students as well as Spaniards produces a cosmopolitan outlook and more global perspective.

“ By traveling around the country and going to museums I learned an incredible amount about the diverse Spanish society.”

Internship

Antoinette Rangel Home School: Middlebury College Student:

Political Science Site: Madrid, Spain Major:

One of the best ways I became acquainted with Spaniards was through my internship. I had the pleasure of working for the International Relations department of the PSOE (Partido Socialista Obrero Espanol). Interning for the party that is currently in power was awesome as I really got to learn the intricacies of the political system from the people who know it best. Because I helped do the research for various projects they were working on, I did things from tracing the progress of Middle East Peace Talks to helping translate the party’s campaign manifesto for the upcoming elections. Aside from being educationally valuable, it was also where I met some of my best friends while in Spain, with whom I still keep in touch. These friends helped me integrate into and learn about Spanish culture, its norms, traditions, the different vocabulary and expressions they use, the best tapas bars, and so much more…and as they would always tease me, I learned that “Americans live to work, Spaniards work to live.”

Opposite: “Fractals and the Colors of Infinity” by Matt Boucher ‘08. Above: Antoinette Rangel (Middlebury College) with José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, President of Spain.

Ethan Robert Getafe Economics Middlebury College

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Recent Internships in Spain

American Express, Human Resources Department Austrade (Commercial Office of the Australian Embassy) Biblioketa Colegio Agustin Rodriguez Sahagún

Colegio Isabel la Católica Colegio La Salle Colegio Nervión Córdoba ACOGE Embassy of Jordan E-Things

INCIPE Insiders Corp Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales, Ministerio de la Cultura MITA Sotheby’s y Asociados

Program Information

Site: Getafe

Site: Córdoba

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Population: 300,000

La Universidad Carlos III

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Housing Options: Apartments Program Dates: Fall Semester : mid-September to early February S pr ing S emester : early February to late June

Population: 150,000

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Housing Options: Apartments, home stays and residencias Program Dates: Fall Semester: mid-September to early February Spr ing Semester: early February to late June Distance from Madrid: 30 minutes by train Average Program Size: 10–15 students per semester

Distance from Madrid: 1 hour 45 minutes by high-speed train Average Program Size: 10–15 students per semester

Site: Logroño Population: 130,000 Host Institution:

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psychology, and chemistry Housing Options: Apartments and residencias Program Dates: Fall Semester: mid-September to early February Spr ing Semester: early February to late June Distance from Madrid: 4 hours by train Average Program Size: 1–5 students per semester above: Aaron Frey (Campbell University), Rachel Bishop (Whitman College), Shawna-Kaye Lester (Bates College), Lauren Van Wagenen (Middlebury College) in front of Reina Sofía Museum, Madrid. Opposite top: “View of la Mezquita from across the Guadalquivir-Córdoba” by Briana Cullen ‘08. Opposite bottom: Students walking in hallway, Córdoba.

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Site: Madrid Population: 4 million Host Institution:

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Spain–Sede Prim

art history, history, culture, language, literature, and European studies S elected Acad em ic Fiel ds :

Housing Options: Home stays, apartments, and residencias Program Dates: Fall Semester : early September to mid-December S pr ing S emester : early January to mid-May Average Program Size: 15–30 students per semester

Travel and Co-curricular Activities Middlebury encourages students to spend as much time as possible with native Spanish speakers; however, the School in Spain in Madrid does facilitate some excursions of local and regional interest for students. Participants from all four sites can participate in these excursions. Several one-day trips are within Madrid or to nearby towns that have historic, architectural, or artistic importance. The school normally organizes at least one overnight trip per semester that focuses on a specific geographic region where public trains and buses do not usually go, visiting places of historic and cultural interest within that region. In the past, students have visited Andalucia, Extremadura, Galicia, Asturias, Barcelona, Catalunya,Valencia, and Levante. The school also encourages self-directed travel in country.

Admission Requirements In order to be eligible for admission to the School in Spain, students must have completed a minimum of five semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent (including one literature/culture course comparable to Middlebury College’s SPAN 0300, “An Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature,” or SPAN 0308, “Today’s Issues in Spain and Spanish America”), with at least a B average in Spanish, a B average in the major, and a B- average overall. All students are expected to enroll in a Spanish course the semester prior to the term or year abroad. For application deadlines please visit www.middlebury.edu/academics/sa/applying.

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Application, Credit, Costs, & Financial Aid Application: Forms and Deadlines Students from institutions other than Middlebury College:

Apply on-line or download application materials at www.middlebury.edu/academics/sa/applying. Latin America applications for fall semester and academic year must be postmarked by March 1. For all other programs, the deadline is March 15. Spring semester applications must be postmarked by October 1. We will consider late applications if space is available, provided that visa deadlines (where applicable) can be met. Middlebury College students:

Obtain your application from the Office of International Programs & Off-Campus Study in Sunderland Language Center. The deadline for fall, spring (of the following year), and academic year applications is February 1.

Financial Aid The C.V. Starr-Middlebury Schools Abroad offer financial aid to Middlebury College undergraduates. Students from other institutions are generally able to transfer their federal aid. Contact the financial aid or study abroad office of your home institution to determine your eligibility for state or institutional aid.

Credit Middlebury College considers a semester/academic year abroad equivalent to a semester/academic year in the U.S. The normal course load for undergraduates is four or five courses/units per semester, depending on the school. This is equivalent to 16 or 15 semester credit hours, respectively, or 20 to 25 quarter hours.

Calendar The Schools Abroad academic year is divided into two semesters. Start and end dates are typically tied to the academic calendar of the host universities in programs where students are directly enrolled. Those dates can vary significantly, even among universities within the same country. Check program descriptions and the webpage for details. * Middlebury College Students will also be charged a study abroad fee

of $1,100 per semester.

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Costs 2009 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2010* Egypt, Latin America Fees include tuition, orientation, cultural activities, insurance, excursions, and/or limited cultural reimbursements.

Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 Semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500

France, Germany, Italy, Spain Fees include tuition, orientation, cultural activities, insurance, excursions, and/or limited cultural reimbursements.

Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,500 Semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,250

China Fees include tuition, shared dormitory room with Chinese roommate, excursions, cultural reimbursements, insurance, visa, orientation, and textbooks. Hangzhou and Kunming

Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January (Beijing) + Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall + January (Beijing). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$28,760 $14,380 $17,950 $16,640

Beijing

Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,000 Semester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,500

Russia Fees include tuition, room and partial board (two meals per weekday; three per day on weekends), excursions, cultural reimbursements, insurance, visa, and orientation. Irkutsk and Moscow

Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,750 Semester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,375

Yaroslavl

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The Language Schools Arabic Chinese French German Hebrew Italian Japanese Portuguese Russian Spanish

Life doesn’t come with subtitles.

• Students typically acquire a year of college-level language

To prepare for their study abroad experience, many students attend Middlebury College’s summer Language Schools in Vermont. The Language Schools offer study abroad students a head start on acquiring the skills and confidence necessary to function more independently abroad. Students returning from abroad also attend to further their study of languages or to begin graduate work. College students at all levels join professionals in many fields from June to August to engage in Middlebury’s internationally respected immersive language-learning approach. Pioneered in 1915, this approach combines intensive classroom instruction in speaking, listening, reading, and writing with language-specific co-curricular activities. The Language Pledge®, the bedrock of the Language Schools, is an essential element of the language-learning experience. All Language School students sign this formal commitment to communicate exclusively in their language of study during the entire summer session. Master of Arts candidates in French, German, Italian, and Spanish may earn their degree through a combination of a summer (or summers in Vermont or Poitiers/Guadalajara) and an academic year abroad. Candidates for the M.A. in Chinese earn their degree by completing two summers in Vermont plus a year at Monterey Institute of International Studies. Candidates in all M.A. programs, however, may also complete their degree requirement in four summers of graduate work at the Language Schools.

For More Information:

learning in one summer at Middlebury. • All ten Language Schools offer course work from beginning through advanced levels of study. • The Language Schools enroll about 1,350 students every summer. The largest school: Spanish, with about 290 students. The smallest: Hebrew, with about 30. • Faculty includes linguists and language professionals—native and non-native—from all over the world. The student/faculty ratio is 6:1. • Undergraduate sessions in French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish last seven weeks. They award three Middlebury units, or the equivalent of nine semester hours. • Undergraduate sessions in Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, and Russian last nine weeks. They award four Middlebury units, or the equivalent of 12 semester hours. • Graduate sessions in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish last six weeks. • All Language School students are eligible for need-based financial aid. In the summer of 2008, 41 percent of our students received grants averaging $4,900.

Middlebury College Language Schools Middlebury, VT 05753 (802) 443-5510 phone (802) 443-2075 fax

languages@middlebury.edu, www.middlebury.edu/academics/ls

Applications are available on the Web at www.middlebury.edu/academics/ls/application

C.V. Starr–Middlebury Schools Abroad Ronald D. Liebowitz President of Middlebury College Ph.D., Columbia University Michael E. Geisler Vice President for Language Schools, Schools Abroad, and Graduate Programs Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Jeffrey W. Cason Dean of International Programs Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

The School in China Tao Hong Academic Director M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison The School in France David Paoli Associate Professor and Director Ph.D., Stanford University The School in Germany Heike Fahrenberg Associate Professor and Director Ph.D., Johannes Gutenberg-Universität The School in Italy Rosa Cuda Associate Professor and Director Ph.D., University of Toronto The School in Latin America Claudio González-Chiaramonte Associate Professor and Director Ph.D., SUNY-Stony Brook Jeffrey Stevenson Associate Professor and Director Ph.D., University of Washington The School in the Middle East Nehad Heliel Associate Professor and Director Ph.D., Alexandria University

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The School in Russia Nana Tsikhelashvili Associate Professor and Director Kandidat, Russian State University for the Humanities The School in Spain Kim Griffin Associate Professor and Director

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Middlebury College has endorsed the “Guidelines for Responsible Study Abroad: Health and Safety,” established by the Inter-Organization Task Force on Safety and Responsibility in Study Abroad.

Statement of Non-discrimination Middlebury College complies with applicable provisions of state and federal law which prohibit discrimination in employment, or in admission or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities, on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, place of birth, or service in the armed forces of the United States, or against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability. Because of varying circumstances and legal requirements, such provisions may not apply to programs offered by the College outside the United States. This is consistent with the College’s intent to comply with the requirements of applicable law. Individuals with questions about the policies governing such programs should direct inquiries to the Dean of International Programs, Sunderland Language Center, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT 05753.

Disclaimer Middlebury College endeavors to present an accurate overview of the programs, facilities, and fees of the Schools Abroad in this publication. However, Middlebury College reserves the right to alter any program, facilities, or fees described in this publication without notice or obligation.

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Middlebury Middlebury College has long been recognized as a leader in language education and international studies. Ranked among the top liberal arts institutions in the U.S., it draws more than 10 percent of its undergraduate students from other countries. The College awards the Bachelor of Arts degree in 44 majors, the Master of Arts and Doctor of Modern Languages in six languages, and the Master of Arts and Master of Letters to graduates of the Bread Loaf School of English. Middlebury has led the world in full-immersion language and cultural education since 1915, when it launched a summer program in German. In addition to its 10 summer Language Schools in Vermont, Middlebury has established Schools Abroad at 32 sites around the world, seven of which are available for graduate study. Students in both programs “live the language” by speaking only the language they are studying, in the classroom and out.

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