Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Berlin
- Hosted at: Freie Universität Berlin
- Location(s): Berlin, Germany
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Intensive Language
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Founded in 1959, the Middlebury C.V. Starr School in Germany provides students with the opportunity to experience one of two diverse sites. By studying and living alongside their German peers, students have the unique chance to improve their Germa... read more
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I learned to make really good pasta, and yes, it worthwhile. I also learned about history and cultures of other European countries, since I have made a lot of international friends. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was worthwhile for sure! I loved living in Berlin, it is an incredible city with many experiences to offer- there's really something for everyone here. I learned a lot in my classes and noticeably improved my German, which were after all my primary reasons for coming, so I'm by no means disappointed. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I became much more independent and comfortable being in situations that made me uncomfortable. I'm incredibly grateful I had this opportunity. A student - Freie Universität Berlin View Entire Review

I learned a lot about myself and expanded my comfort zone a great deal while abroad. Coming from a small town of less than 8,000 people, I had never lived in a big city before. It was a massive change as well as having a deal with a foreign language at the same time. I was very overwhelmed when I first got there but after about ... Gunner - Freie Universität Berlin View Entire Review
I have an internship in Berlin for the summer. Yes it was worthwhile. Sarah Schmid - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was worthwhile. Matthew Youse - Kenyon College View Entire Review
It was initially terrifying to live in such a big city in a foreign country, but I quickly fell in love with Berlin and the diverse, international atmosphere. I learned a great deal on the art of independence and I improved my language skills. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review

I learned a lot about German culture, city life, and being independent. It was very much worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to live on my own in a foreign country and I think that that is a very valuable experience. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned that I do not need an Institution as a mediator for my to live Abroad. Emily Moore - Wellesley College View Entire Review
After a semester in Berlin, taking classes at a German university and speaking with my friends and professors in German for four months, my language skills have dramatically improved. I became more familiar with German and Berlin culture and was able to critically compare it not only to the cultures of the United States but also... A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review

My German improved greatly, I made wonderful friends, and I learned how to assimilate in a new culture. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I reaffirmed my love for Germany, and discovered my love of Berlin! A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I gained a sense of independence and confidence in my language speaking ability. Sarah O - Middlebury College View Entire Review
My writing skills in German were greatly improved. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I became fluent in German and made life-long friends who I have been keeping in touch with back in the US. Catherine Blizzard - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned to be independent. For the first time in my life, I was responsible my own living space. I was also forced to learn to cook. I left for Berlin feeling like a young adult and returned feeling like an adult. Nick Hendrix - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Absolutely worthwhile. Best year of my life. A student - Wellesley College View Entire Review
Academics wise most classes I took were of genuine interest to me, especially the two related to gender. I also gained exposure to knowledge about Europe from a European perspective. My favorite part of the program has to be my internship, where I got to practice my German in a more "real-life" setting and put my different langu... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I explored a lot. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained a lot from being alone in another country and figuring out how to be independent. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
i can live in a city. i can learn to use public transportation. i can spend time alone. i can deal with bureaucratic systems successfully. i can navigate tough situations. i can travel alone. i can render my experiences meaningful. A student - Kenyon College View Entire Review
Yes! I had a fantastic time learning how to be an adult and live completely on my own. I feel that I have experienced a tremendous amount of self-growth and would not change my experience for anything (even if I wouldn't necessarily do the same program again). Alyson Slater - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained the ability to completely navigate a foreign city alone Mary Lou F - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about cultural standards, specifically targeted toward German culture, but in my personal experience I encounter people from many different cultures because Berlin is an international city. It was worthwhile because through encountering others I learned a lot about myself and my behaviors. Lisa V R - Wellesley College View Entire Review
About
Founded in 1959, the Middlebury C.V. Starr School in Germany provides students with the opportunity to experience one of two diverse sites. By studying and living alongside their German peers, students have the unique chance to improve their German while choosing courses from the entire academic curriculum
In Berlin, students can enjoy a metropolitan experience in a city of 3.5 million inhabitants while taking courses at Freie Universität, one of the capital's two public universities. Enrolling in courses in any number of disciplines, students study and live in this very international, yet very German city.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadIntensive Language
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- German
Language Requirement(s):
- German
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Agriculture Business, Agricultural Management
- German Studies
- Germanic Languages, Literature
- Drama, Theater, Theatre Arts