Summer Language Schools 2012

Colleges and Universities A-Z Middlebury College
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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I am applying for the Japanese Language School. I am wondering whether anyone on this board has any idea how selective the program is. I have unable to find any information aboutthis on either their website or anywhere else.</p>

<p>Also, does anyone have expirience with any of the the schools (especially the Japanese school). I would really like to have a better idea of what the expirience is like. I know someone who did the program in VT, but I'd love to know more about the Mills College campus if anyone knows anything. </p>

<p>Thanks,
Nicier</p>

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<p>it’s not very selective, but for some reason, only intelligent kids seem to go! :)</p>

<p>i went to the french camp two years ago, and it was the best summer program i’ve been to so far. i’ve been to 6 summer programs in the past, so i think my opinion’s pretty valid, haha.</p>

<p>i went to GMC though, so i dont know about Mills :confused: I’m sure it’s just as wonderful though!</p>

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<p>I believe the OP is talking about the Summer Language Schools (for college age and up) and sakura is talking about the MMLA program, specifically for 7-12 graders. The first is an 8-week program, intensive immersion. The latter is a 4-week program, modeled on the Language Schools – also intensive with immersion pedagogy, but shorter and is a summer camp.</p>

<p>The Japanese School, now at Mills College in California, is exceptional. It is self-selecting, and so most of the students applying are serious about studying Japanese Language and Culture and are accepted. The co-curricular program makes the program somewhat “fun” (all in Japanese, including soccer), which adds to the classroom learning experience. Most who apply seem to get in, but as is the case with all the Language Schools, those who apply are serious about learning the language and culture. One gets a full year of college level Japanese in one summer. Students who plan to study abroad in Japan, plus professionals who are moving to Japan to work, plus graduate students in Asian Studies, artists, and others enroll.</p>

<p>Hope this helps.</p>

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<p>oh woops, my bad! haha, well this was embarrassing. ignore what i said hehe</p>