Bates student attends Chinese School before Study Abroad
I first came to Middlebury in Summer 2024 as a Level 2 student in the Chinese School, looking to build a solid foundation before spending a year living in China.
After returning from my year abroad and finishing college, I came back in Summer 2026 to push my fluency even further.
What I learned at Middlebury went well beyond vocabulary and grammar. It gave me the skills to be a better communicator, build connections with people from completely different backgrounds, and navigate an international community with confidence. As I work toward a career in the Foreign Service, the perspective I gained at Middlebury from the teachers and students still deeply influences me. Zachary Jawor