Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Poitiers
- Hosted at: University of Poitiers
- Location(s): Poitiers, France
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Intensive Language
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Designed for students at an advanced level of French, the Middlebury C.V. Starr School in France provides opportunities to experience Poitiers- a quintessential French town with a strong university and student culture.Conveniently located between ... read more
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I gained independence skills from living on my own and traveling alone. I would say that the traveling really made it worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Very worthwhile, learned life skills, people skills, a new language, new academic content Jade Z - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to cope with difficult situations and constant conflict, and I improved my French. It was not worthwhile A student - Williams College View Entire Review
I was able to become more confident in my French speaking abilities as well as become more independent. I would say that my semester abroad was very worth it. A student - Amherst College View Entire Review
I certainly improved my French, which will be super useful, and I met some pretty cool people. I was also able to travel around a lot, which is really valuable to me. I learned that its really hard to study abroad as the only student in the program, and that really pushes you to immerse yourself in the experience, even if its re... Molly A - Middlebury College View Entire Review
My language skills greatly improved. I think I would have regretted not going abroad, but it wasn’t the best experience. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Yes, I improved in my French proficiency A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
From living on my own in a foreign country, I gained A LOT of independence. From paying rent to riding the public transportation to going to the emergency room, I gained a lot of valuable adult skills that I would not have otherwise developed at Middlebury. I also developed a lot of important travel skills, like flexibility and ... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I improved my French language skills. I learned a lot about myself and about French culture. Overall, I suppose it was worthwhile for the improved French language skills, however I was so stressed the entire time that my mental health suffered significantly. A student - Cornell University View Entire Review
French language skills, immersion in a new culture, fantastic friends and internship experience that will serve me well. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned to depend of myself more, it was definitely difficult and at times seemed impossible, but the experience was great. Victor E - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned so much about myself from this experience. I learned about how I deal with all types of issues/possible predicaments, including being in a new academic setting, travelling by myself, moving to a new place and not knowing anyone, etc. I gained so much confidence in myself after seeing that I was able to handle tough sit... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was definitely worthwhile. I learned about a different style of living, greatly improved my language skills, and was able to advance my academic career as well. A student - Trinity College View Entire Review
I improved greatly in my French. I got to visit another part of the world. I got to meet new people and make long lasting friendships. Ethan T - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to communicate better in French and to deal with challenging situations in another language Kyle Kuzman - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned independence. It was definitely a worthwhile experience. A student - Kenyon College View Entire Review
My French improved, I made new friends, and experienced another educational system. I learned a lot about how I learn and problem-solve. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about myself as well as French/European culture. It was absolutely worthwhile and I would do it again. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was a challenging experience in pretty much all aspects, but most definitely worthwhile! Not only did I learn more of the language, I also learned more about life in France and living in a different country in general. I think that the experiences I had have given me a new perspective on the world as well as a renewed sense o... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
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Designed for students at an advanced level of French, the Middlebury C.V. Starr School in France provides opportunities to experience Poitiers- a quintessential French town with a strong university and student culture.
Conveniently located between Paris and Bordeaux- only an hour and a half by TGV (Train de grand vitesse) from either- the cobblestone city of Poitiers is the capital of the Poitou-Charentes region, close to La Rochelle and Ile de Ré, and beyond the major tourist attractions of the Loire valley. Once the haunting ground of Eleanor of Aquitaine, and home to both medieval cloisters and the ultra modern Futuroscope park, Poitiers is a blend of the ancient and contemporary.
Students enroll directly in a broad range of disciplines at the University of Poitiers, taking all courses entirely in French. The university was was founded in the fifteenth century and enrolls approximately 28,000 students who comprise one quarter of the city's population. Housing - with local families or in residences - is geared to provide students with an immersion in the language and culture outside of the classroom.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadIntensive Language
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
- French
Language Requirement(s):
- French
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Linguistics
- French Language, Literature
- Mathematics, Statistics
- Psychology
- History
