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5 Questions for an Interactive Media Arts Major in Shanghai
A speaker of English, Mandarin Chinese, Chinese Sign Language, French, Spanish, Thai, and a learner of Korean, Sophia is a recent graduate of NYU Shanghai and looks forward to continuing language learning for the rest of her life.

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Ask Away: 5 Questions for a Romance Languages & Literatures Major
Bowdoin College student Ella is learning French and Spanish, with dreams of living in a Francophone country. Learn about her experience with Multilingual Mainers, a partnership with local elementary schools that brings higher-ed language students together with younger learners in the community.
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- Student Voices,
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Ask Away: 5 Questions for a Learner of Samskrit, Kannada & English
California 7th grade student Niharika aspires to a career in ophthalmology. She uses her Samskrit and Kannada skills with family, in doing Indian dance, and when exploring texts. Hear about her approach to overcoming language learning challenges as they arise.
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- Student Voices,
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Ask Away: 5 Questions for a Study Abroad Champion Learning Italian & Spanish
Colorado State University political science and international studies major Taylor is completing minors in Spanish and legal studies. Learn how study and intern abroad experiences in Italy and Spain have had an impact on her language journey!
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- Student Voices,
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Ask Away: 5 Questions for a NSLI-Y Alumnus Home from Latvia
Delaware high school senior David has been learning languages formally since middle school. With career aspirations in diplomacy or international business, he was awarded a scholarship to study Russian and live with a host family over the summer! Learn more about his experience.
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- Student Voices,
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Ask Away: 5 Questions for a High School Student of Hindi
California high school student Veer speaks Hindi and English with his family. In this interview, hear his advice to fellow learners and some reflections on his own language journey.
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- Student Voices,
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Ask Away: 5 Questions for a Future Music Industry Professional Learning Japanese & ASL
California student Joshua is earning his university degree abroad at Yamanashi Gakuin University International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA) in Japan. Hear his advice on the power of immersing yourself in your target language!
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- Student Voices,
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5 Questions for a Chef Learning Mandarin
Chef Dante is also a student learning Mandarin Chinese at East Los Angeles Community College. Learn about how language and cooking come together through his story!
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- Student Voices,
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5 Questions for a Study Abroad Advisor on Learning to Love Solo-Travel
Originally from California, Study Abroad Advisor Peter holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations at California State University, Chico, where he minored in Latin American Studies and International Studies. In addition to learning Spanish and Russian, learn how his own experiences abroad have shaped his language journey thus far.
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5 Questions for a Future Spanish Educator
Loyola University Maryland student Patrick is double majoring in Spanish and Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness. Learn about some of the places his language skills have taken him so far and what motivates him to want to become an educator in the future!
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- Student Voices,
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- Future Educator Stories