“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.
"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
“My favorite part about studying Spanish was all the amazing people I got to meet! The community in Spanish classes is really strong at MIT.”
Isabel Rosa, SB '22, Mathematics and Computer Science & Engineering Majors, Spanish Minor
“I loved the community I found in studying Chinese. All of the Chinese professors (both language and history!) were amazing.”
Hannah Liu, SB '22, Mathematics with Computer Science Major, Chinese Minor
“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
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MIT Global Languages director discusses the growing popularity of language programs at the Institute in interview in "MIT News"
