MIT Global Languages – languages, cultures, communication

“German has transformed from an academic pursuit to a major part of my life . . . and the transition to two languages from one feels like it opens entirely new ways of thinking.”

David Darrow, SB ’22, Mathematics Major, German 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
“Through French studies I explored a vast array of topics ranging from gender studies to cultural aspects that furthered my awareness and knowledge of the world around me through a different lens.”

Sherry Zhou, SB ’20, Biology, Chemistry dual majors; French minor.
“I think that having this wider range of knowledge and perspectives has already made me a more empathetic person because I can better relate with peers of more diverse backgrounds.”

Gabriel Mintzer, SB ’21, Physics and Computer Science major, Chinese minor.
“[GL] has equipped me with the tools necessary to work in a global company [and] taught me how to view various situations through a multicultural lens, as well as the value of diversity.”

Nancy Chen, SB ’13

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