“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
"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
“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.
“Studying Japanese allowed me to apply for and become a Fulbright Japan finalist. I was able to connect with an Astronomy professor in Japan using my Japanese skills and propose a research project.”
Kylie Yui Dan, SB '22, Physics Major, Japanese Minor
“I’m so grateful that MIT fosters an environment for students to learn such a wide range of perspectives. I definitely believe that empathy is like a muscle that needs to be practiced.”
Joanna Lin, SB '21, Biology and French majors.
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.
