Lauren Garcia-Stille '25
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Major: French
Minor: Linguistics and Education
Main extracurricular activities: Mentor and board member of Community Friends, peer French language tutor at Center for Teaching, Learning & Research (CTLR), and barista at Wilson Café
Why did you choose to attend Middlebury? I was initially drawn to Middlebury because of the many opportunities to learn languages and the strong study abroad programs. Then, I learned more about the College’s commitment to being an environmentally friendly campus and its setting in this beautiful natural environment—I was hooked from then on!
Favorite study spot? Crossroads Café or the comfy chairs on the second floor of Davis Library
Favorite food in the dining hall? Falafel or vegan spanakopita
Where did you study abroad, or where would you study abroad if you could? I just got back from spending my spring semester in Paris, France where I directly enrolled in a French university, the Sorbonne Nouvelle, for three of my classes and took two classes at the Middlebury Centre Madeleine.
Favorite Vermont spot? Burlington’s Church Street or Lake Dunmore
One fun fact about you or unknown talent you have: I am an aspiring polyglot—I speak French, Spanish, Italian and am stoked to start taking Portuguese this semester.