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Mel Pardock ’25
“The department works hard to ensure that students are learning in a way that leaves a lasting impact and the community is full of kind, intelligent, encouraging people that want to ensure that you are experiencing the language and culture you are studying fully.” Mel was initially drawn to Gustavus with intentions of pursuing a […]
Sara Baxter ’23
“Studying abroad gave me opportunities to dive deeper into subjects on Japanese culture.” Sara, a senior from Wisconsin, was interested in studying languages even before coming to Gustavus, learning Italian as a hobby when she was a child. She started taking Japanese language courses in high school and really enjoyed it, and she knew that […]
Claire Schoonmaker ’25
“The department is super welcoming! It is small enough that I’ve shared French courses with the same classmates multiple times and the professors all know me.” Claire’s interest in the French language began in middle school when she started taking French courses. She continued throughout high school and didn’t want to stop when she got […]
Caroline Southworth ’24
“Language learning helps me specialize in my studies of international relations and prepares me to live abroad.” Caroline was drawn to a Russian and Eastern European Studies major due to a strong interest in international relations and security studies. This major, along with her other individualized major in International Political Economics and Diplomacy, compliment each […]
Elizabeth Tribbett ’23
“I love the connections you can make with people by speaking a second language.” Elizabeth chose to major in Spanish, in addition to Biology, in preparation for a future health care profession, saying, “I have found Spanish useful in everyday life and I hope to be able to speak Spanish with patients in the future.” […]
Carlos Mejia Suarez, PhD
“In my courses I provide opportunities for students to establish connections between class experience and community engagement.“ What are your areas of research and teaching expertise? Latin American literature: Twentieth century and contemporary, its intersection with gender, sexuality, armed conflict, and peace. What is your teaching style? My classroom is an open space for structured […]