Join us for a virtual Student / Alumni Panel Discussion webinar. The panel discussion will be led by Eva Dessein, Senior Lecturer in French, who will be talking to three current students and one recent alumnus about how learning languages at MIT has enhanced their undergraduate experiences within and beyond the classroom — through MISTI and study abroad opportunities, as well as through personal and family connections.

Thursday, April 3
4:00-5:00PM
Webinar link: TBD

Hosted by Eva Dessein, Senior Lecturer in French, MIT. Hear from:

  • Michael Sutton – Class of 2023; Major: Computer Science & Engineering; Minor in Chinese
  • Kelton Aldridge –  Class of 2027; Major: Urban Studies and Planning; Concentration in Arabic
  • Kate Augustyn – Class of 2025; Major: Biological Engineering; Minor in German
  • Jada Li – Class of 2025; Major: Computation and Cognition; Minor in Spanish

The panelists, representing a variety of majors, also come from a range of linguistic backgrounds, including Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, German, and Spanish. Audience members will be allowed to submit questions.

 

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