“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
“[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
“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.
“The variety of my education has given me such a joy for the details of life, especially in valuing and appreciating other cultures.”
