Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Valdivia
- Hosted at: Universidad Austral / Austral University
- Location(s): Valdivia, Chile
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Intensive Language
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Students have the option of directly enrolling in nine different universities in six distinct locations. Each city--Concepción, La Serena, Santiago, Temuco, Valdivia, and Valparaíso--has its own unique local flavor, and oftentimes its own climate... read more
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I gained and learned so much from my time abroad. Both academically and in terms of my language skills and my personal growth and confidence. It was challenging but worth it. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
To soak in every day! Yes. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was so worthwhile, I had a really genuine local experience and met so many cool people. I spent most of my time speaking in Spanish and hanging out with Chileans. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I improved my Spanish skills, amplified my worldview, met great people, saw amazing places, and created lifelong memories. 100% worth it. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I improved in my Spanish skills as well as my independence and self-advocacy. Although difficult at first, it was worthwhile. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Feeling comfortable with feeling uncomfortable, learning to express myself in a foreign language A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Language and living in another country. Very worthwhile. Trevor Livingston - Middlebury College View Entire Review
First and foremost, my comfort with speaking and writing in Spanish improved greatly throughout the semester. I also found it to be a nice contrast from the very busy and organized life of students at Middlebury. I learned to be more flexible, and I enjoyed the opportunity to travel and get to know the region outside of academic... A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
The most important thing I gained from my time in Chile was the ability to communicate comfortably in Spanish. While there is an opportunity cost to staying a full year abroad, in the end it was during the second semester when I solidified my closest friendships and came to feel truly integrated in the university community. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
My internships were also really interesting/intense/mind-numbing-but-still-useful. I did one with CONAF and one with Conservacion Marina. Elias Guerra - Middlebury College View Entire Review
language facility and cultural perspective. hard to say A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Very worthwhile! Celeste A - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Gained valuable lessons about life in South America and Chile, became more culturally aware, learned a lot about Chile, became better at Spanish A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
It was 100% worthwhile, I gained so many skills of how to be in the world that I will carry with me for a long time hannah e - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I gained technical skills but also a more holistic perspective on what life is like outside of where I live. I am excited to keep in touch with the friends I made. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned about life outside the US and improved my Spanish a lot. I made some great friends. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to be more independent and a critical thinker. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Language skills and a lot about the culture. Very worthwhile. Karina Zyatitsky - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned how to live independently and with housemates. This implies coordinating to figure out monthly expenditures, being conscious of bills and repairs around the house. I gained a profoundly deeper understanding of southern Chilean culture, and got to travel a ton for very cheap. A student - Universidad Austral / Austral University View Entire Review
Learned more of spanish and gained a perspective of chileans and their culture that I didn;t have before A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
Yes, it will be worthwhile when I am older, but it was very difficult. A student - Middlebury College View Entire Review
I learned that travel is absolutely worthwhile, but I am better travelling short-term. I learned which things in America should be appreciated A student - St. Norbert College View Entire Review
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Students have the option of directly enrolling in nine different universities in six distinct locations. Each city--Concepción, La Serena, Santiago, Temuco, Valdivia, and Valparaíso--has its own unique local flavor, and oftentimes its own climate. Students should be prepared for the different educational environment in Chile. Classes are generally large and lecture based with less emphasis placed on class participation. The universities located in the smaller metropolitan areas often have fewer international students and therefore a more authentic Chilean educational experience.
La Universidad Austral de Chile is private university which serves as the cultural center of Valdivia. Its 60-acre setting on the Isla Teja between the Calle-Calle, Cruces, and Cau-Cau rivers makes it an enviable location for the university's excellent rowing program. The university is located one mile from the center of town and transportation is readily available. The university boasts strong programs in ecology, marine biology, and forestry and offers a variety of liberal arts courses, including a faculty of fine arts.
La Universidad Austral de Chile is private university which serves as the cultural center of Valdivia. Its 60-acre setting on the Isla Teja between the Calle-Calle, Cruces, and Cau-Cau rivers makes it an enviable location for the university's excellent rowing program. The university is located one mile from the center of town and transportation is readily available. The university boasts strong programs in ecology, marine biology, and forestry and offers a variety of liberal arts courses, including a faculty of fine arts.
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):
- Environmental Science
- Architecture
- Spanish Language, Literature
- History
Minimum GPA:
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