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Global Languages provides MIT students with the language abilities and intercultural competencies necessary to become engaged global citizens and leaders.

“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

"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 French minor plays particularly well with my other majors of Biological Engineering and Biology. French is one of the key languages used in global health.”

Desmond Edwards, SB '22, Biological Engineering and Biology major. French minor.

“French classes pushed me to examine issues from new angles. This kind of critical thinking is crucial for physics where trying new approaches can yield insights into the workings of our universe.”

Anjali Nambrath, SB '20, Physics and Mathematics major, French minor.

“French has allowed me to not only engage with topics related to world politics and global technology, but...to discuss these topics with students from all different backgrounds and majors.”

Sonja Lindberg, SB '20, Computer Science major, French minor.

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Over IAP MIT students have the opportunity to jumpstart their language study with an introductory class

Study Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Korean, Russian, or Spanish. Plus new offering: Introduction to Ukrainian Language and Culture!