“The Portuguese classes took up cultural aspects like non-verbal language, music, history, movies and documentaries. Taking Portuguese has been one of the best decisions I’ve made at MIT.”
Luz Grisales Gomez, Class of 2023, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Major, Portuguese Concentrator
"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
“French classes pushed me to examine issues from new angles. This kind of critical thinking is crucial for physics where trying new approaches can yield insights into the workings of our universe.”
Anjali Nambrath, SB '20, Physics and Mathematics major, French 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.
“My French minor plays particularly well with my other majors of Biological Engineering and Biology. French is one of the key languages used in global health.”
Desmond Edwards, SB '22, Biological Engineering and Biology major. French minor.
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