“I have really enjoyed learning a new language and learning more about another culture. My favorite HASS classes have always been Chinese language classes.”
Carolyn Jons, SB '20, Materials 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
“Studying German has been perhaps the most rewarding experience of my time at MIT. My German classes offered a consistent level of challenge while still being achievable.”
Kyle Markland, Materials Science and Engineering with Computer Science Major, German Minor
“French has allowed me to not only engage with topics related to world politics and global technology, but...to discuss these topics with students from all different backgrounds and majors.”
Sonja Lindberg, SB '20, Computer Science major, French minor.
“Giving presentations in English is already pretty challenging, but having to give presentations in Chinese was even more challenging, but also more rewarding.”