Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Berlin

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Hosted at: Freie Universität Berlin
Location(s): Berlin, Germany
Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Intensive Language

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OVERALL RATING 3.4

Based on 11 Reviews

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Past Review I Leaned Into The City And It Leaned Into Me

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
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Past Review Not Your Average Study Abroad

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
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Past Review Exciting!

I gained the ability to completely navigate a foreign city alone Mary Lou F - Wellesley College
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Past Review Berlin Bonkers!

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
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Past Review I Learned How To Live On My Own

I learned that I do not need an Institution as a mediator for my to live Abroad. Emily Moore - Wellesley College
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Past Review A Semester In Berlin: Exploring The Culture, City, And Language

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
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Past Review I Loved My Experience, Because Berlin Is Culturally Rich.

My German improved greatly, I made wonderful friends, and I learned how to assimilate in a new culture. A student - Wellesley College
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Past Review Fun

I reaffirmed my love for Germany, and discovered my love of Berlin! A student - Wellesley College
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About

Founded in 1959, the Middlebury School in Germany offers students an immersive academic and cultural experience at one of three distinct program sites. By studying and living alongside German peers, participants strengthen their language proficiency while fully engaging with local culture and university life. Students choose from the full academic curriculum at their host institution, allowing them to pursue coursework across a wide range of disciplines while developing advanced German through everyday interaction.

In Berlin, students experience life in one of Europe's most dynamic and influential capitals. Home to more than 3.5 million residents, the city blends a rich historical legacy with a vibrant contemporary culture, making it an exceptional place to study politics, history, the arts, science, business, and more. Students enroll at Freie Universität Berlin, one of Germany's leading public research universities, taking courses alongside local students in a truly immersive academic environment. Beyond the classroom, Berlin's diverse neighborhoods, renowned museums, thriving cultural scene, and international outlook provide countless opportunities to deepen language skills while experiencing daily life in a city that is both unmistakably German and globally connected.