“The Portuguese classes took up cultural aspects like non-verbal language, music, history, movies and documentaries. Taking Portuguese has been one of the best decisions I’ve made at MIT.”
Luz Grisales Gomez, Class of 2023, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Major, Portuguese Concentrator
"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
“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
“Being able to converse with another person in their native language and enjoy their food and culture is just euphoric. The world is so big and wide and beautiful.”
Sarah T. Vu, SB '21, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science major, Chinese minor.
“Being multilingual will be a huge asset for me in the future. I hope to be a doctor that addresses the needs of marginalized communities in urban settings.”
Siam Muquit, SB '21, Chemical Biology Major, Spanish Minor.
Spotlight
Global Languages Celebrates Lunar New Year
The Chinese program welcomed the Year of the Horse with the MIT Lion Dance Group and festive activities in Morss Hall.
