“I loved the community I found in studying Chinese. All of the Chinese professors (both language and history!) were amazing.”
Hannah Liu, SB '22, Mathematics with 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
“The way people approach learning a language is so applicable to learning anything. You have to be ready to fail and try again.”
Zaina Moussa, SB '21, Biological Engineering 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.
“I have enjoyed learning about different Japanese cultural elements and how they compare and contrast to the cultural norms of the society I live in.”
Mojolaoluwa Oke, SB '22, Mechanical Engineering Major, Japanese Minor
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Wakana Maekawa Honored with 2026 Teaching with Digital Technology Award
Celebrating excellence in digital teaching and student engagement
