“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
“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
“Want to connect with people in another language? See the world through another lens? Fall in love with a culture full of rhythm and dance, struggle and celebration? Take Portuguese!”
Theo St. Francis, Class of 2023, Aeronautics and Astronautics Major, Portuguese Concentrator
“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.
Spotlight
Global Languages Celebrates Lunar New Year
The Chinese program welcomed the Year of the Horse with the MIT Lion Dance Group and festive activities in Morss Hall.
