Undergraduate

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Alumni Spotlight: Lawrence Book McKnight, Program Manager

What can you do with a Spanish degree? Lawrence shares how studying and teaching abroad helped him land a career as a Program Manager in Peru.

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Thao Atkinson: Studying Abroad in Venice, Italy

Ever consider studying abroad? Thao Atkinson shares about her experiences in Venice, Italy for a Go Global Seminar.

Bowen Wright on the famous La Casa del Árbol swing overlooking Baños, Ecuador

Bowen Wright: Studying Abroad in Quito, Ecuador

Ever considered studying abroad? Bowen Wright shares about her experiences in Quito, Ecuador for a Go Global seminar.

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Alumni Spotlight: Astghik Hairapetian, Law School Student

Astghik talks about how her Spanish-language skills, and experiential learning opportunities like Go Global and Co-op, set her on a path towards a career in international law and human rights.

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Alumni Spotlight: Madeleine Natale, Career Advisor

Madeleine explains how majoring in French and taking advantage of on-campus work opportunities allowed her to live abroad.

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Alumni Spotlight: Darlene Munro, Teacher

BA – Minor in French, Major in History (2015)

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Maria Carbonetti shares about Community Engaged Learning

Want to make an impact and apply your skills far beyond the classroom? Learn about Spanish for Community.

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Beyond the classroom: peer-guided support for students learning French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese

Emily Beatty, Coordinator at the FHIS Learning Centre, shares about the benefits of getting involved in the FHIS community beyond the classroom and what the Learning Centre can do for you. “The most rewarding part of my role as a tutor and coordinator at the Learning Centre is the satisfaction of helping other students improve […]