Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Montevideo
- Hosted at: Universidad ORT Uruguay
- Location(s): Montevideo, Uruguay
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Intensive Language
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Fought over by Argentina and Brazil, Uruguay gained its independence in the early nineteenth century. For most of its history, it has been a major cattle-raising country and, like Argentina, celebrates its gaucho heritage. During the first half of... read more
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That I am very financially unstable and I should be in contact with Student Financial Services A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
My Spanish skills vastly improved, and I think I became less bothered by embarrassing myself in public, which happened often when speaking a second language. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Wonderful friends, a second home abroad, lovely experiences in Montevideo and around Uruguay. clara b - Macalester College View Entire Review
I gained a lot of experience living alone/figuring out things by myself and living at a different pace of life A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to become a part of another culture, even when I clearly to not look like the locals. I learned how to be independent in a city, and improve my Spanish. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained a sense of independence, a better world perspective, and a lot of good memories. It was definitely worthwhile, and I want to go back. Hubert Ford - Amherst College View Entire Review
it was worthwhile, gained independence skills and language skills A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
How to live in a new culture and create bonds in a foreign language. It was definitely worthwhile. Melisa Topic - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was most definitely worthwhile. I improved so much with my Spanish language skills and I learned so much about another culture and people and got to live with an amazing family who helped me to integrate into life in Uruguay. Cassidy Martin - Bates College View Entire Review
I think I gained a pretty thick skin, knowledge of Spanish, knowledge of Rioplatense culture, among other things. Worthwhile, overall. Jackson Paul - Middlebury College View Entire Review
The most valuable thing I learned from this semester is that education is not only for young people. This might sound naive but I had never met anyone who took classes while working before this semester and it was great to be in the same classes as those who've already had work experiences. They had a lot to offer in the class l... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
From my experience abroad I learned a great deal about living abroad in a completely new country speaking a different language. I learned how to navigate social situations in a different way and through my academics learned about other forms of teaching and content. Ujjayan Siddharth - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Language skills, learning about the culture, traveling. K S - Wellesley College View Entire Review
I am so grateful that I got to study in Uruguay because it is a truly hidden gem and I gained a lot from being completly immersed in the language and culture. I was independent but had support if/when I needed it which helped me grow and better understand the world and myself. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Yes it was worthwhile. i gained confidence and better Spanish skills and independence. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
So much about South American culture and the spanish language. It was more than worthwhile. John F - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned about a new culture and was able to experience a different lifestyle from a different continent and gained a new unique perspective on Latin culture. I would say it was very much worthwhile! A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Better Spanish, increased cultural understanding, new political insight, independence Elijah Willig - Middlebury College View Entire Review
The biggest thing I gained was fluency, I can quite confidently now describe myself as bilingual. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained new skill sets, friends, and confidence in my language abilities. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Yes, it was definitely a worthwhile experience. I think most of all it's just learning to be okay in uncomfortable situations, and perhaps even more than that, expanding the scope of my comfortability so that I'm more comfortable in situations in the future than I would be if I never pushed myself out of my original comfort zone... Ellie Carr - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I grew substantially in my Spanish abilities and my confidence using them. I also came to better understand aspects of myself as a person and how I react to some types of difficult situations. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
N.A A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
it was very worthwhile. i became really immersed A student - Sarah Lawrence College View Entire Review
Greatly improved my Spanish. Learned to navigate the world by myself. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
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Fought over by Argentina and Brazil, Uruguay gained its independence in the early nineteenth century. For most of its history, it has been a major cattle-raising country and, like Argentina, celebrates its gaucho heritage. During the first half of the twentieth century, Uruguay was the most stable nation in South America, with strong social welfare programs and a relatively egalitarian social structure that made it known as "The Switzerland of South America." However, changes in world trade patterns led Uruguay into economic and political decline, produced the famous Tupamaros movement, and resulted as elsewhere in military rule. Democratic government was restored in 1985, and the rich heritage of egalitarian and social welfare policies continues to be felt.
Nearly half of Uruguay's three million inhabitants call Montevideo home. Located on Uruguay's southern coastline and separated from its more famous western neighbor in Argentina by the estuary of the world's widest river, the Rio de la Plata, Montevideo is a different world from Buenos Aires.
While it, too, is a cosmopolitan city, also of primarily Spanish and Italian heritage, there is also a significant African influence. Smaller, calmer, and less expensive than Buenos Aires, Montevideo nonetheless boasts the usual cultural and entertainment facilities of a major city: including historical monuments, museums, theaters, cinemas, a varied and fascinating, if somewhat under-maintained architecture, the famous Avenida 18 de Julio, as well as stunning beaches, and a unique and lively nightlife. With very few American students, this capital city is an ideal location for immersion into a strong and proud culture and language.
While in Montevideo, students enroll directly alongside their Uruguayan peers at one of Middlebury's three host institutions: the Universidad Católica del Uruguay, the Universidad de la República, or the Universidad ORT.
Nearly half of Uruguay's three million inhabitants call Montevideo home. Located on Uruguay's southern coastline and separated from its more famous western neighbor in Argentina by the estuary of the world's widest river, the Rio de la Plata, Montevideo is a different world from Buenos Aires.
While it, too, is a cosmopolitan city, also of primarily Spanish and Italian heritage, there is also a significant African influence. Smaller, calmer, and less expensive than Buenos Aires, Montevideo nonetheless boasts the usual cultural and entertainment facilities of a major city: including historical monuments, museums, theaters, cinemas, a varied and fascinating, if somewhat under-maintained architecture, the famous Avenida 18 de Julio, as well as stunning beaches, and a unique and lively nightlife. With very few American students, this capital city is an ideal location for immersion into a strong and proud culture and language.
While in Montevideo, students enroll directly alongside their Uruguayan peers at one of Middlebury's three host institutions: the Universidad Católica del Uruguay, the Universidad de la República, or the Universidad ORT.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadIntensive Language
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- Spanish
Language Requirement(s):
- Spanish
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Spanish Language, Literature
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Psychology
- Fine Arts, Studio Arts
- History
Minimum GPA:
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