Immersion Stress

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:

Consulting Us About a Distressed Student

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.

The Writing Center and CTLR are committed to supporting students who are non-native speakers of English. Peer writing tutors are given training and resources for working specifically with ESL students. 

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

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