“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, Chemical Engineering major, French 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 really enjoy learning about the history of technology and computer systems and how that intersects with language.”
Amelia Meles, SB '22, Computer Science and Engineering Major, Chinese Minor
“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
“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.
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Wakana Maekawa Honored with 2026 Teaching with Digital Technology Award
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