Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program

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The Middlebury College-CMRS Oxford humanities Program offers a semester of yearlong study abroad experience in Oxford, England. Its affiliation with Keble College and central location in the historic city provides multiple opportunities for studen... read more

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OVERALL RATING 4.1
Based on 74 Reviews
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Academically, I learned how to be a better writer, researcher, and student through the rigorous but incredibly valuable curriculum. Personally, I learned how to live in a new city, country, and continent - both aspects helped me grow in innumerable ways and become more confident in myself. It was absolutely worthwhile. - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained an much more worldly mindset and perspective. I know can imagine myself living in Europe more long term in the future. It was very worthwhile. - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Definitely learned to be more independent. I learned a lot academically, so that's good because I still have another year of school. - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I really improved as a student, especially in my independent abilities. I also have seen a noticeable difference in my academic confidence, especially in discussion. I made amazing friends who I still keep in touch with. Oxford is just also a magical and beautiful place. - Wellesley College View Entire Review
CMRS was pretty intense but I learned how to engage more deeply with texts and write better essays. I made a lot of new friends and came back a far better student. - Middlebury College View Entire Review
An intensified focus on learning and balance in all aspects of my life - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I had never spent a significant amount of time abroad, so on top of the academic learning, I was able to get to know a part of the world I had never been exposed to before. I left feeling like I truly knew Oxford. - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge from the tutorials I took, great choral music experience, and an appreciation of necking pints at the pub. So yeah, worthwhile. - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained the knowledge from the professors and tutors, the experience of living abroad for several months, and the feeling of a writing intensive course load. - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Studying at CMRS was the most challenging academic experience I've experienced, but the MOST rewarding thing I've ever done as well. Every ounce of effort you put in, you get back and your eyes are opened to the greatest institution in the world and you leave feeling as if you've learned more in one semester than you've learned ... - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Past Review Loved It
A lot. Yes. - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I fostered a new kind of focus and newfound in-depth academic exploration/excitement - University of San Francisco View Entire Review
Past Review Overload Of Work
I did learn plenty of research skills and how to use a library to my best advantage. I think Oxford is more worth while though if you do two terms with an individual college rather than a proxy program. I would recommend this program if you care little about travelling and want to delve yourself into Medieval or Renaissance stud... - Middlebury College View Entire Review
This was entirely worthwhile. My writing and reading comprehension skills improved immeasurably. - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Time management is important and you should plan out / set goals for what you hope to accomplish from the beginning. - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Past Review Worth It.
It helped me grow as a person. It was the first time I ever cooked for myself. And even though I have lived away from home for 5 years at that point, I felt a whole lot more independent. I learnt that libraries are hidden jewel mines waiting to be discovered. It was worth it for sure. - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about the British educational system. - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I really learned how to care about my work because it was personally interesting to me, not because it was assigned. Super worthwhile. - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to read and write papers fasters. The experience was worthwhile. - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Academic and personal independence. So worthwhile. - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Yes, I've learned a lot about my own process but also got a glimpse at what being an academic would look like. - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Past Review *Study* Abroad
I learned more than I have at Middlebury. The tutorial system is something to experience. It's far better than lectures or seminars and even though I entails long hours in the library. The location is top notch. Oxford is an iconic place with a surprising amount of geographic variety and is a short train ride into central London... - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was a lovely change of scene, I loved the local area and academic culture, and traveled a lot. It was definitely worthwhile! - Middlebury College View Entire Review
A student studying abroad with Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program
The independence made me take responsibility for every aspect of my daily life and work, which helped me understand what I really find important. It was worthwhile, not only because I felt like I got a taste of grad school, but because I met people who were willing to dive into conversations about the nature of life, art, and pu... - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was definitely worthwhile. I have a lot of international experience, so for me it was more about the academics and the friends I made. - Elmhurst University View Entire Review

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The Middlebury College-CMRS Oxford humanities Program offers a semester of yearlong study abroad experience in Oxford, England. Its affiliation with Keble College and central location in the historic city provides multiple opportunities for students to engage in Oxford's academic and cultural life. 

The semester program curriculum is rooted in the liberal arts tradition: qualified students from all disciplines are welcome to apply.  The overall aim is to provide each student with a rigorous training in particular disciplines within the context of a broad and well-balanced academic, cultural, and social life. Certain qualities are necessary if a student is to obtain maximum benefit from an education here: an inquiring mind, a critical approach to facts and, above all, a capacity for creative as well as analytical thought.

Program Type(s):
Study Abroad
Program Length(s):
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
  • English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
  • European Studies
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
  • British Literature
  • Medieval and Renaissance Studies
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies
  • Music
  • History
Minimum GPA:
3.5
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