Middlebury summer programs

[Francophile1]

I am curious how tough the summer middlebury graduate programs are...do they leave time to prepare for anything else? I have to prepare for a big exam during the summer and am worried about both commitments during the summer? But then, if I do not go there, I would still have to work almost full time, so I am trying to find out how doable attending this program is while preparing for another major exam...Any advice about this summer program is appreciated!

[kyjin]

Unless your exam is in the same language as the school you're attending, it's not possible. When you arrive at Middlebury, you sign a language pledge where you will not use anything but the language of study for the the length. (Exceptions are made for calls home, meetings with coordinators, or emergencies.) Even if your exam is in the same language, it will be tough. Classes only last for half the day (My schedule was something like 8-1 for classes when I attended the Japanese school in 2008), but your afternoons are spent with homework, projects, and other prep for the next day. There are also clubs, including culture clubs and intramural sports with the other schools, and various events. If you're very diligent, you may be able to make time for your exam prep, but I wouldn't count on it. 

[EuQuero]

There's a lot of work each day apart from going to class, studying, group projects and attending extra activities but it's possible. Just make sure you don't focus too much on preparing for your exam that you aren't able to enjoy the program. Part of the experience is attending the different activities organized by the school because it really helps with language learning as well. Hope you can make it to the language school because it's worth it!

[Grace Liang]

I am a Chinese and I am addmitted to Middlebury Chinese MA program for this summer. I am planning to be a Chinese teacher after this 4 summers in US or Canada. Does anyone think it is worthwhile to eroll in this program as a native speaker? I'd appreciate to hear answers.