“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
“I have really enjoyed learning a new language and learning more about another culture. My favorite HASS classes have always been Chinese language classes.”
Carolyn Jons, SB '20, Materials Science major, Chinese minor.
“Learning a second language is an incredibly rewarding experience, one that had opened my mind to other cultures and ways of life.”
Chase Vogeli, SB '20, Mathematics major, German 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
Spotlight
Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration
Experience the energy of the Year of the Horse with the MIT Lion Dance Group and festive activities! Join us to celebrate new beginnings and the vibrant traditions of the Lunar New Year at Morss Hall.
