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5 Questions for a Student of Persian with a Future in Law
Vanderbilt University first-year Mahsa is taking a Persian class to reconnect with her first language. Learn more about her motivation to pursue language at college and ways she is engaging with fellow language learners on campus!
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5 Questions for a Public Policy Grad Learning Indonesian
Hailing from Wisconsin, Betty began learning Indonesian in college and is an alumna of both the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) and Boren National Security Flagship Language Initiative programs through which she completed immersive experiences abroad.
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Allison: Global Business Executive Leading with French
For Allison, a sales leader for the U.S. and Asia Pacific regions working in the Life Sciences sector, lessons first explored in her high school French class have helped to set the foundation for a career with several global companies, focused on serving customers and patients around the world!
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- Professional Profiles
5 Questions for the Founder of Project Olas
A Georgetown graduate from Maine who speaks Spanish and studied French & Arabic in college, Rebecca is now based in Guatemala where she works with local women to ensure relationship-centered language education for learners around the globe.
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- Student Voices,
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5 Questions for a Student of German & Indian Languages
Entering high school this fall, Roshan is already a student of many languages—including Tamil, German, Punjabi, and Hindi. Learn how he uses and celebrates his heritage language with family at home, during travels abroad, and at school events like the annual International Fair!
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- Student Voices,
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Tyler: Historian Leading with Asian & European Languages
A Historian and Assistant Professor of History at Virginia Wesleyan University, Tyler relies on skills in Sinhala, Thai, Sanskrit, and Dutch to complete research at home and abroad, as well as connect with new friends across the globe!
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Daniel: Freelance Linguist Leading with Arabic
Whether he's translating recipes, blog posts, marketing campaigns, or subtitles for comedies and dramas, Daniel uses his Arabic skills to build bridges between communities. Learn more about his language journey here!
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The Language Classroom: Everything You Imagine, and More
First-year high school Spanish teacher and Future Teacher Scholarship Program alumna Aleksandra shares reflections on why she became an educator, the rewarding challenge of working with high school students, and the joys of the language classroom.
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- Testimonial Interviews,
- Future Educator Stories
Pablo: Entertainment Localization Professional Leading Across Languages
Growing up in Spain, it was Pablo's English skills that initially opened doors to a future career, world travels, and more. Learn how a love for languages has shaped his life in ways he hadn't imagined, and explore his advice for current language learners.
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What I Learned About Preserving Family Languages
From setting realistic expectations for your child's language development to finding your village, and beyond, Masha Rumer shares tips and advice for fellow bilingual parents.
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