Student Comments

"Where else would I be able to talk to a government agent, a high school teacher, a graduate student, a professional missionary, and a cow all on the same day, and all in Japanese? My summer at Middlebury has been one of the most all-encompassing learning environments I have ever experienced. Dive in!"
— Leila Wice, Japanese School

"Language learning is a continual process, and in a total immersion program, learning never ceases. The support and encouragement of dedicated teachers and the resources provided on campus make Japanese summer at Middlebury one of the most rewarding and fulfilling learning experiences available."
— Jamie Berger, Japanese School

"I found that the frustration of not knowing how to talk with people can be channeled into learning how to talk with people. With each new piece, each new word you acquire, there's another conversation you can have. [Immersion into the Japanese School] is a very personal way to learn a language. You're not learning it for the tests, the homework, or the teacher; you're learning it for yourself and your classmates. Otherwise, you'd have nothing to talk about."
— Stephen Platt, Japanese School