Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Bordeaux
- Hosted at: Bordeaux Montaigne University
- Location(s): Bordeaux, 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 French culture in one of three locations. In Bordeaux - a larger city with a rich culinary and wine growing tradi... read more
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I became much better at French and dancing A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I was able to learn a lot about french culture and breakdown many preconceived ideas that I had about the culture. I also met amazing people and was able to live in a beautiful and lively city. It was worthwhile. Anna N - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about the French language and France! Kristen W - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It made me realise that I'd like to live in a city in France at some point in my life and continue speaking French academically, professionally, and socially. Agnes R - Middlebury College View Entire Review
My French improved. I became more independent Hunter F - Middlebury College View Entire Review
My French language skills got a lot better and I got more self-sufficient, which I suppose was the goal. Also I'll be able to graduate now. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
My experience was definitely worthwhile! I had great food and gained a lot of French friends that I'll keep in touch with. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was worthwhile! I learned a lot about myself, French culture, and my French skills improved. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned to adapt to a new culture when you think it's very similar to your own and it turns out to be quite different in small ways. It was definitely worthwile. A student - Harvard University View Entire Review
I learned about the culture and improved my French. It was worthwhile in cultural terms. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Gained an international perspective of people in general, french language skills. Definitely worthwhile A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Of course, I gained a far better skillset in the French language. In addition, I grew as an individual. I am now more confident in social situations, uncomfortable interactions, and unfamiliar experiences. A student - Amherst College View Entire Review
I learned how to be more independent and how to relax a little in my studies, basically becoming okay with the fact that I'm not going to understand everything. I learned how to adapt to life in a new place with no initial acquaintances and how to function in a new environment and a new language. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained a lot of understanding and appreciation for foreign cultures, particularly French of course but also others of students I met and places I travelled. I felt that my global competency and citizenship increased, and I learned to be more adaptable and resilient as well as independent. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I really improved my French skills, and I feel much more independent and capable, but I realized that having a friend support system is very important to me, and it was hard to be away from my close friends at college. A student - Amherst College View Entire Review
I know my personal boundaries and values with respect to my personal relationships with people. A student - Amherst College View Entire Review
It was so worthwhile. I gained a lot of independence, confidence, and experience. I also improved greatly in my language skills. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I loved my host family, I loved the city, I hated how it will make it difficult to apply to grad school by wrecking my GPA. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Increased linguistic acuity; increased world perspective A student - Kenyon College View Entire Review
The biggest thing I gained was from my internship abroad. I loved working with kids and I learned so much about the french educational system. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned a lot about French culture, food and wine, living semi-independently, and a lot about myself. I love to travel and was able to visit a lot of other cities in Europe as well. Ivy Yang - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Self-sufficiency A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Language improvement. One incredible French friend and several friends from the program. A better understanding of wine. Self-confidence. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained independence, made friends and learned more about myself as a person. Definitely worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Being abroad was more than worthwhile. It is hard to put into words what an incredible experience I had in France. Truly there were no downsides to studying abroad for me. I gained a deeper cultural understanding of France and Europe and I greatly improved my language skills. I also met a lot of amazing people that I will ho... 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 French culture in one of three locations. In Bordeaux - a larger city with a rich culinary and wine growing tradition - students enroll directly in a broad range of disciplines in one of Middlebury's partner universities. Courses are conducted solely in French. Housing - with local families or in residences - is geared to provide students with an immersion in the language and culture outside of the classroom.
The capital of the Aquitaine region, Bordeaux was referred to as “Little Rome” in ancient times and is considered by many to be France’s most beautiful city. Its name is synonymous with France’s famous wine industry, but Bordeaux also offers a vibrant cultural life and a rich historical tradition that is well preserved in the city’s architecture. Now a modern and thriving city that is home to 230,000 residents, Bordeaux features a number of museums, public gardens, and architectural sites of note, such as its Grand-Théâtre and the Cathédrale Saint-André, as well as a thriving student culture and nightlife. Bordeaux is located in southwestern France, less than an hour from the Atlantic coastline.
The University of Bordeaux dates back to 1441. Students are enrolled at the the Université Michel de Montaigne Bordeaux 3 (French literature, comparative literature, linguistics, history, theater, film, music, art history, archeology, geography, and philosophy) and/or at the Institut d'Etudes Politiques Bordeaux (political science, history, and economics). Special arrangements can be made to study at other branches of the Université de Bordeaux. Both Bordeaux 3 and the Institut d'Etudes Politiques are located in Talence on a large green campus, about 30 minutes by tramway from the center of the city.
The capital of the Aquitaine region, Bordeaux was referred to as “Little Rome” in ancient times and is considered by many to be France’s most beautiful city. Its name is synonymous with France’s famous wine industry, but Bordeaux also offers a vibrant cultural life and a rich historical tradition that is well preserved in the city’s architecture. Now a modern and thriving city that is home to 230,000 residents, Bordeaux features a number of museums, public gardens, and architectural sites of note, such as its Grand-Théâtre and the Cathédrale Saint-André, as well as a thriving student culture and nightlife. Bordeaux is located in southwestern France, less than an hour from the Atlantic coastline.
The University of Bordeaux dates back to 1441. Students are enrolled at the the Université Michel de Montaigne Bordeaux 3 (French literature, comparative literature, linguistics, history, theater, film, music, art history, archeology, geography, and philosophy) and/or at the Institut d'Etudes Politiques Bordeaux (political science, history, and economics). Special arrangements can be made to study at other branches of the Université de Bordeaux. Both Bordeaux 3 and the Institut d'Etudes Politiques are located in Talence on a large green campus, about 30 minutes by tramway from the center of the city.
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):
- French Language, Literature
- International Relations
- Fine Arts, Studio Arts
- History
Minimum GPA:
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