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Middlebury College student Finn Warner writes that he learned more about himself while enrolled in the Study Away at Monterey program than he ever had through any combination of essays, exams and discussions.
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Intermediate Russian speakers can improve their language skills while also deepening their knowledge of Russian culture, history, and politics in this 5-hour course.
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Spring 2023 graduates Dylan Moglen, Taylor Zerby, and Elena Klein landed competitive international development fellowships with CRS.
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The Middlebury Institute differs from a lot of other institutions in that we’re required to study language here. But also we’re expected to put that language into practice. At the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, I work as a graduate research assistant. And in that role, a lot of my research that I do is conducted in Chinese.
In the field, being able to access documents and media reports in a foreign language, firsthand, directly from sources, is something that’s really important.
We’re learning the language, not just to learn the language, but how to use it in conversations of what we would use in our professional careers.
I haven’t taken a Spanish course since high school. It was intimidating at first, but I was able to catch up. Remember what I needed, just like conversational phrases, and eased right back into it with the grammar and the vocabulary.
There are a lot of great things about being in Monterey and being at the Middlebury Institute. While I’m in school, I’m able to build a portfolio of work using the target language to show to future employers, or if I wanna go to get a PhD. These are real world skills that I’ve put into practice.
Learning language is one step that students who wanna be leaders in this field in the future should take if they have the opportunity. And I definitely felt that going to the Middlebury Institute was my opportunity.
There are just so many benefits and advantages with having a second language, especially in this globalized world. Things are changing, the world is changing. So the Middlebury Institute is taking us on to new approaches, to new methodologies and tools that we can use.
At the Middlebury Institute, your career is our focus from your first day of classes.
You’ll not only take in-depth courses taught by world-renowned experts. You’ll also get personalized, comprehensive academic and professional advising, plus valuable internships and assistantships. You’ll graduate with a practical degree, fully prepared for a rewarding career.
When you earn a graduate degree from the Middlebury Institute, you’ll be prepared to be a leader in high-demand global industries and organizations. With our scholarships, grants, and other aid, you’ll see that our programs are an affordable investment in your future.
Setting the tone for politics
Building on Language Skills
Combining language studies with technology
Studying International Security and Arabic
Building a Career on International Experience
A Rewarding Career Change
Turning Business Plans Into Reality
Building on experience
Bringing help to Romanian orphans
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Earning a master’s in one year
Be taught by faculty with extensive professional experience at organizations around the world. You’ll be guided by the most up-to-date field information and technology along with expertise and mentoring.
I believe that progress is possible only when we grasp at a deep level what caused our missteps.
Associate Professor, Translation and Interpretation
Meet Xiaoyan Shen
I study terrorism and nuclear weapons, particularly in South Asia: terrorist group strategies, nuclear tension in the subcontinent, and the security of nuclear weapons in Pakistan.
Associate Professor, Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies
Meet Sharad Joshi
I am committed to collaborative environments in which societal inequities can be both explored and resisted through the inclusion of diverse voices and ways of knowing.
Professor, TESOL and Teaching Foreign Language
Meet Netta Avineri
I encourage students to actively reflect on their thought patterns and experiences. I help learners uncover, examine, and potentially replace preexisting ideas and assumptions.
Associate Professor, MPA, International Policy and Development
Meet Mahabat Baimyrzaeva
The Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) is the largest nongovernmental organization in the world devoted to curbing the spread of weapons of mass destruction—and the only organization dedicated exclusively to graduate education and research.
Visit CNSCTEC researches terrorism and other forms of extremism using analytic tradecraft, data science, and linguistics to inform private, government, and multilateral understanding and response to threats.
Visit CTECCBE provides economic and policy analysis that promotes a sustainable, robust, and equitable ocean and coastal economy (the “Blue Economy”).
Visit CBEMIRS enables students with advanced Russian language skills to professionalize their interest in Russia and Eurasia through content-based programs.
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The Middlebury Institute is located in the heart of Monterey, California, known as the “language capital of the world.” With our culturally diverse population, educational opportunities, natural and scenic recreation areas, historic significance, and proximity to Silicon Valley, you’ll find a wealth of advantages when you choose to study here.
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