Five Alumni Serving as State Department English Language Fellows
Five Middlebury Institute alumni have been selected for placements around the world as part of the U.S. State Department English Language Fellows program.
International Education Management
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J-Term Experiences: The Unique Story of Coco Solo in Panama
Two Middlebury Institute students hosted a digital storytelling workshop for youth living in a deserted US Naval base in Panama in January as part of a special Institute fellowship. They created a story of their own with the help of a young filmmaker and Middlebury College student.
A Powerful Voice on Stage and in the Classroom
Middlebury Institute student Tim Marquette, a classically trained baritone, uses his powerful voice both to entertain and to teach and is looking forward to a new career in international education.
Building a Network in Spain
Twelve international education management students from the Middlebury Institute broadened their network and gained valuable professional insight during a new two-week winter term course in Spain.
Class Pitch Becomes Real Life Project Connecting Classrooms in the US and Panama
For Middlebury Institute student Katie Barthelow, taking a course titled “Starting Your Own Social Change Organization” proved prophetic, as her classroom concept pitch led to piloting a project connecting classrooms in the US and Panama through language exchange.
New Language Program Connects Spanish Learners with Local Hispanic Community
Middlebury Institute professor Gabriel Guillen is piloting a program to connect eager Spanish language students with the Hispanic community in Monterey County by facilitating regular tandem English/Spanish sessions.
MIIS Student Breaks Ground on New Secondary School She Founded in Nigeria
Middlebury Institute student Chisom Udeze is well on her way to realizing a lifelong dream of establishing a visionary secondary school in her native Nigeria, with construction underway toward a goal of opening next year.
MIIS Students Share Peace Corps Experience with 450 Local Students
Middlebury Institute students who are also Returned Peace Corps Volunteers shared their experiences with local middle and high school students during National Peace Corps Week, often joined by international students from the countries where they served.
Recent Graduates to Host Regional Study Abroad Conference at MIIS
Rebecca Owen and Heather Frank, both recent graduates of the Middlebury Institute’s International Education Management program, are co-organizing the “Lessons from Abroad” conference at MIIS in March.
Landing Your Dream Job Before Graduation: MIIS Stories
If landing a dream job is the goal of most graduate students, then MIIS could be said to be in the business of making dreams come true, as many students graduating this weekend are already close to attaining their goal.