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Violet: Land Use Attorney Leading with French
Working in the real estate development industry, Violet shares how language learning and immersive experiences have increased her confidence and opened doors to networking and business opportunities. Learn more about the study abroad experience that reignited her interest in French!
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5 Questions for a Graduate Student in Politics
Having first experienced Cajun French and Spanish in her family and community as a child, Meredith has grown her love of languages and cultures to support her research as a Ph.D. student abroad. Hear her advice for fellow learners.
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5 Questions for a Future Diplomat
Rising university senior Gunnar speaks to how study abroad opportunities, immersive experiences, and a DC internship have contributed to his growing interest in the field of diplomacy.
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5 Questions for a Translator & Medical Intrepreter
Max has started an exciting T&I career combining his interests in languages and STEM. Learn more about his undergraduate experiences helping to support cultural exchange on campus and studying abroad in Germany!
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Questions for a Future Physician Learning Spanish
From tutoring and music to his study abroad in Salamanca, Spain, and internship at a GI office, Tate knows the value of using language skills outside of the traditional classroom! Read his story to learn more.
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5 Questions for a Recent Grad with a Passion for Public Policy
Recent UChicago graduate Vivi grew up bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. Hear some of the ways she has used her language skills on and off campus, in community roles, and during her study abroad experiences in Mexico and Spain!
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5 Questions for an AP French Student
New Jersey high school junior Keren's first language was Russian. She has since learned English, Spanish, French and some Italian via a variety of educational settings and tools—from dual-language immersion to social media! Hear her advice for fellow learners.
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5 Questions for a Student of Persian with a Future in Law
Vanderbilt University first-year Mahsa is taking a Persian class to reconnect with her first language. Learn more about her motivation to pursue language at college and ways she is engaging with fellow language learners on campus!
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5 Questions for a Classics Student Earning her Degree in Italy
A first-year undergraduate at La Sapienza University of Rome, Emma is a learner of English, Italian, French, Spanish, Latin, and Ancient Greek! Hear about her experience growing up bilingual and her advice for fellow language students.
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Bringing the Human Back to the Humanities
Harvard University Preceptor in French Claire-Marie Brisson discusses the intersection of language learning and sustainability.
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