“Through French studies I explored a vast array of topics ranging from gender studies to cultural aspects that furthered my awareness and knowledge of the world around me through a different lens.”
Sherry Zhou, SB '20, Biology, Chemistry dual majors; 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
“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.
“My favorite part about studying Spanish was all the amazing people I got to meet! The community in Spanish classes is really strong at MIT.”
Isabel Rosa, SB '22, Mathematics and Computer Science & Engineering Majors, Spanish 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
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