In the Thatcher Foreign Language Program, students live on a floor dedicated to learning Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish.
Students participate in a variety of social and cultural events.
Special Housing Options German-language students celebrate cultural holidays such as Rosenmontag, attend events such as the German Film Series, and participate in Kaffeepause sponsored by the German Department. Japanese-speaking students prepare a traditional Japanese meal, and take part in a tea ceremony. Spanish-language students prepare and share paella, serviche, and tomales, and learn to dance flamenco, merengue, and salsa.