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Preliminary Information
Name
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First
Last
Email
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What are your preferred pronouns?
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He/him/his
She/her/hers
They/them/theirs
Are you majoring or minoring in French, Spanish, Italian, or Romance Studies?
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Yes
No - I have not declared a major/minor; I am just taking courses
Your specialization
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French Honours
French Major
French Minor
Spanish Major
Spanish Minor
Italian Minor
Romance Honours
Romance Major
Romance Minor
Are you majoring/minoring in another subject as well? If so, what is it?
Year of study
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First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year
Other
What courses have you taken?
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French Studies
Spanish Studies
Italian Studies
Portuguese Studies
Romance Studies
What opportunities have you participated in? Check all that apply.
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Studying abroad
Co-op
FHIS Learning Centre
FHIS Cultural Events (e.g. movie nights, cooking classes, etc.)
None
What opportunities have you participated in? Check all that apply.
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Studying abroad
FHIS Learning Centre
FHIS Cultural Events (e.g. movie nights, cooking classes, etc.)
None
Why did you major/minor in French/Spanish/Italian?
Answer the questions that you find most relevant. Mandatory questions will have an asterisk beside it.
What made you decide to take that extra step to declare a major or minor in French/Spanish/Italian/Romance Studies (as opposed to simply taking a few courses here and there)?
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What are you hoping to gain from your major/minor—personally, professionally, and/or academically? How will it aid in your future goals?
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What is it about French/Spanish/Italian/Portuguese language, literature, or culture that specifically draws you in? Was there are a particular moment when you "fell in love" with it? Please describe.
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What are your favourite aspects of our courses?
What advice would you give to anyone embarking on learning a new language or culture?
What are your career aspirations, if any?
Why did you take courses in French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, or Romance Studies?
Why did you take courses in French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, or Romance Studies?
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What are you hoping to gain from these courses—personally, professionally, and/or academically? How will it aid in your future goals?
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What is it about French/Spanish/Italian/Portuguese language, literature, or culture that specifically draws you in? Was there are a particular moment when you "fell in love" with it? Please describe.
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What are your favourite aspects of our courses?
What advice would you give to anyone embarking on learning a new language or culture?
What are your career aspirations, if any?
Studying Abroad
What study abroad program(s) did you participate in? Where did you go?
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E.g. UBC Go Global Seminar - Quito, Ecuador
What did it entail? Please describe in detail.
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E.g. Classes? Excursions to specific sites?
What was the overall experience like to study abroad?
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Highlights? Memorable moments? Lessons learned? Achievements?
Co-op
Where were you employed for co-op? List the organization, title of your position, city, and country.
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E.g. Junior Case Management Officer for Global Affairs Canada in Toronto, Canada
What did the position entail? Describe the tasks associated with your role, and provide a brief background on the company.
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What was the overall experience like to do co-op?
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Highlights? Memorable moments? Lessons learned? Achievements?
FHIS Learning Centre
How did you participate in the Learning Centre? Check all that apply.
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Participant - in tutoring and/or group conversation sessions
Tutor and/or facilitator of group conversation sessions
Learning Centre Coordinator
What was the overall experience like to participate in the Learning Centre?
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In terms of: Academic development? Professional development? Community?
Why did you choose to become a tutor/facilitator at the Learning Centre?
Cultural Events
What types of FHIS-led cultural events did you participate in?
e.g. Cooking class, movie night, etc.
What was the overall experience like to participate in these events?
Highlights? Memorable moment? Lessons learned?
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