Two Alums Pass Difficult United Nations Interpretation Exam
| by Darcy Morter
Two Middlebury Institute alumni in the Conference Interpretation program have passed the demanding exam required for United Nations interpreters.
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Two Institute Students Pass “Legendarily Difficult” Federal Court Interpreters Exam
| by Jason Warburg
Middlebury Institute students Andrew Belisle MACI ’23 and Leilani Padilla-Young MATI ’22 both recently passed the notoriously difficult Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination, qualifying them to serve as interpreters in any federal courtroom.
How I Got Hired: Freelance Translator, Self-Employed
| by Dawnielle Jacobson MAT '14
Translation alumna Dawnielle Jacobson describes how networking, internships, and support from MIIS faculty and staff helped her get started as a freelance translator.
Six Students Selected for Stanford Health Care Interpretation Internship
| by Clara Clymer
We interviewed Rachel Chan, one of six interpretation students selected for the prestigious Stanford Health Care interpretation internship.
Translation Service Created by Two Institute Students Gains Nonprofit Status
| by Jessie Raymond
Inspired by a 2021 J-term class, two Institute students have established a nonprofit that connects volunteers with seniors needing Spanish and Chinese translation services.
Building Bridges One Word at a Time
| by Clara Clymer
Fans of This American Life have likely heard the voice of Gabriela Muñoz MACI ’23, who worked as an interpreter for several episodes of the popular national radio show. That experience led her to pursue a master’s in conference interpretation.
Conference Interpretation Student Spotlight: Julia Benson
| by Dion Miller
Julia Benson, a Conference Interpretation student, connected remotely to her internship with UNESCO. Julia interned during summer 2021 and followed in the footsteps of MIIS alumnae Heather Soltis MATI ’18, after discussing Heather’s experience with UNESCO.
How I Got Hired: Freelance Conference Interpreter
“The DC market deals with such a rich variety of topics that knowing how to prepare for technical meetings, be it on security or finance or human rights, is absolutely essential.” Miguel Garcia MACI ’14 describes what it takes to succeed as a professional interpreter.
Q&A with Gustavo Mercado: Life as a Freelance Interpreter
| by Winnie Heh
A recent Conference Interpretation graduate discusses life as a professional interpreter, detailing how he passed a notoriously difficult United Nations exam and what that means for his career.
Facilitating Democracy: Alumnae Led Interpreting Team for Presidential Campaign and Inauguration
| by Jason Warburg
Middlebury Institute Professor Leire Carbonell Aguero MACI ’03 called interpreting President Biden’s inaugural address “the highest honor” of her career. She was recruited into the role of lead Spanish interpreter for the Biden campaign by fellow alumna Maureen Sweeney MPA ’94.