We live in an increasingly global and multicultural world. Students are encouraged to travel and study abroad and to take internships. Many students study for a year or a semester abroad and for short visits to major European and Latin American locations. Trips are organized and led by faculty members during intersessions and vacations. Especially popular is the Bridging Cultures experience, a total immersion program in language and culture which can be used as model for studying language and culture anywhere in the world.
Internships offer opportunities to gain valuable experience in practical uses of language skills.
They also often open windows to careers in such fields as international business and trade, government, information interpretation, publishing, journalism, advertising, communication, finance, translating, teaching, law, and international organizations. Each of the majors must follow the minimum requirements of the School of Arts and Sciences. Some knowledge of a second foreign language is strongly recommended. The French Program includes a wide variety of courses covering French language, literature, and civilization. Students explore the entire French-speaking world, as well as take classes pertaining to international relations, business, and other careers.