Student Resources

The Writing Center

The Writing Center offers free writing support by trained student and professional tutors. We care about your ideas and your development as writers and invite you to check out our resources even before you have a paper due for a class (or for your personal writing needs). Students are also welcome to bring in creative projects and other noncourse-based writing.

Center for Teaching, Learning, and Research (CTLR)

In addition to the Writing Center, the CTLR has numerous student resources to help you with all aspects of your education experience—from peer and professional tutoring to research support and funding. 

Appointments with writing tutors—in person or remote—can be reserved online or by contacting CTLR.

Directed Self-Placement for First-Year Writers

Following registration for the first-year seminar (FYS), incoming students can expect a placement recommendation from WRPR’s Writing Center director to help inform their course enrollment decisions. This writing placement and advisement model asks students to reflect upon their experiences with academic reading, writing, and research and to report their confidence levels. The placement recommendation will be used in conjunction with FYS advisement to determine if a student is a good candidate for WRPR100/101. First-year seminar faculty will share information with their students.

Handouts

• Academic Reading Strategies 
• Academic Speaking: Class Discussion and Presentations
• Academic English Vocabulary: Top 60 Words

For more information about these handouts, or about supporting multilingual/ESL writers, please contact Associate Professor of Writing and Linguistics Shawna Shapiro at sshapiro@middlebury.edu.

For individual support for multilingual or international students, please contact Professor Shapiro or Associate Professor of Writing Hector Vila at hvila@middlebury.edu.

Gender-Inclusive Language

The Writing and Rhetoric Program supports gender-inclusive language, which avoids stereotypes and resists making assumptions. In our teaching and writing we commit to using people-centric language and to advocating for inclusive language practices among our students and colleagues. For specific information and examples about all sorts of inclusive language practices, including gender-inclusive language, visit these pages about inclusive language.

Careers in the Field

Discover what’s next with the Center for Careers and Internships (CCI)! As you embark on your post-Middlebury journey, CCI’s staff is available to help guide you.

• Explore their comprehensive Major Guides, which provide suggestions for campus involvement, internships, and real-life career examples of Middlebury alumni.
• Connect with alumni and professionals worldwide through Midd2Midd, Middlebury’s exclusive networking platform designed to foster meaningful mentorships and industry connections.
• Navigate the various career paths associated with your major through CCI’s Career Communities Pages, offering valuable advice from our advisors and tailored recommendations for jobs, and internships.
• Stay updated on the latest job and internship opportunities with Handshake, ensuring you never miss a chance to gain practical experience in your chosen field.