“Learning French has expanded my knowledge of different cultures...which will be invaluable to me as I continue to encounter and work with people outside of the US.”
Asia Hypsher SB '21, Chemical Engineering major, French minor.
"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
“I have enjoyed learning about different Japanese cultural elements and how they compare and contrast to the cultural norms of the society I live in.”
Mojolaoluwa Oke, SB '22, Mechanical Engineering Major, Japanese Minor
“Learning German allowed me to take part in programs such as MISTI Germany and GTL, where I was able to make connections relevant to my field, as well as lifelong friends, both from Germany and the US.”
Kaleigh Hunt, SB '20, Chemical Engineering, German dual majors.
“Being able to converse with another person in their native language and enjoy their food and culture is just euphoric. The world is so big and wide and beautiful.”
Sarah T. Vu, SB '21, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science major, Chinese minor.
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Opening a gateway to cultural richness
Soledad Chango offers non-credit Quechua class over IAP