The Language Schools are renowned for their excellence in producing high levels of language acquisition. The experience of language immersion, combined with the Language Pledge, open opportunities for students to communicate in their target language and deepen their cultural understanding. Here are some important points to remember as you enter the program:

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Middlebury's Language Schools are renowned for their excellence in producing high levels of language acquisition. The experience of language immersion, combined with the Language Pledge, (a formal commitment required of all students to speak, listen, read, and write in their language of study as the only means of communication for the summer session), open opportunities for students to communicate in their target language and deepen their cultural understanding.

Welcome Summer Students!

Parton offers a variety of health services and counseling to students participating in our Vermont campus summer programs. Details on specific services offered during the summer can be found at the links below.

Health services and counseling for faculty and staff are available in the local community, but not on campus. Porter Express Care (near Porter Hospital) is available for faculty, staff, and students without an appointment.

Who am I? How should we live?
What can we know? What can I hope for?

Raphael, "School of Athens," 1509-10, Vatican, Rome

The study of classics at Middlebury provides you both with intellectual skills that are useful in any career, and with the experience of ideas that will enrich your thinking about life and the world around you.