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“I really enjoy learning about the history of technology and computer systems and how that intersects with language.”

Amelia Meles, SB '22, Computer Science and Engineering Major, Chinese 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

“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

“Taking both majors, one in Chem E and one in Spanish, just allowed me to pursue two things I love. My thesis is in Spanish and incorporates aspects of chemical and environmental engineering!”

Jordan Alford, SB '20, Chemical Engineering, Spanish dual majors.

“The variety of my education has given me such a joy for the details of life, especially in valuing and appreciating other cultures.”

Booker Schelhaas, SB '20, Mechanical Engineering major, Spanish minor.

Spotlight

Global Languages Veteran Lecturer Min-Min Liang served 24+ years at MIT

In 2023, Liang won the MAFLT LCTL Innovation Award in the Classroom Innovation category. In this video, Liang talks about how her teaching style has evolved over the years.