Global Languages

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

“A well-rounded education is so important... Studying Spanish reminded me of the joys and wonders of what it means to be human.”

Ilana Nazari, SB '22, Biological Engineering Major, Spanish 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 feel better equipped to see a problem from different perspectives and overall more well-rounded thanks to my studies in both engineering and the humanities.”

Riley Ennis, SB '20, Mechanical Engineering major, Spanish 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

“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