“Iām so grateful that MIT fosters an environment for students to learn such a wide range of perspectives. I definitely believe that empathy is like a muscle that needs to be practiced.”
Joanna Lin, SB '21, Biology and French majors.
"The benefit of language is so clear--how it opens up new doors. You can imagine yourself in places you couldn't have imagined before."
Charles Huang, SB '11
“Giving presentations in English is already pretty challenging, but having to give presentations in Chinese was even more challenging, but also more rewarding.”
“Studying Japanese allowed me to apply for and become a Fulbright Japan finalist. I was able to connect with an Astronomy professor in Japan using my Japanese skills and propose a research project.”
Kylie Yui Dan, SB '22, Physics Major, Japanese Minor
“My French minor plays particularly well with my other majors of Biological Engineering and Biology. French is one of the key languages used in global health.”
Desmond Edwards, SB '22, Biological Engineering and Biology major. French minor.
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