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Reach new people and places through study abroad immersion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"type-size--medium valpo-grid-block__paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">Through your studies in the department, you&#8217;ll make connections, break boundaries, build community, and immerse yourself in language and world cultures, on campus and across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-grid-block__buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-gold-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/valparaiso-university\/docs\/world_languages_cultures_infosheet_valparaiso_?fr=sMTM4ZDgzOTY5ODA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Department brochure<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"valpo-grid-block__media image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/college-of-arts-and-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/20230923-CM-World-Languages-and-Cultures-Open-House-006.webp\" aria-hidden=\"true\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions valpo-accordions valpo-block component alignfull\"><div class=\"valpo-accordions__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions__top is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions__label wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading valpo-accordions__heading\">Areas of Study &amp; Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Valpo, you&#8217;ll enhance your language skills by participating in many activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While studying abroad, you&#8217;ll immerse yourself in culture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During your time on campus, you&#8217;ll find your language community in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/academics\/learning-centers\/language-and-intercultural-learning-center\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/academics\/learning-centers\/language-and-intercultural-learning-center\/\">Language and Intercultural Learning Center<\/a>, a learning center supporting students across all languages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many students strengthen their language studies with a complementary area of study in an interdisciplinary field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Together with your coursework, these experiences help you develop linguistic and cultural fluency, and the skills and knowledge to succeed professionally in a variety of fields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/academics\/find-your-program\/?department=wlc\">EXPLORE PROGRAMS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"valpo-accordions-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item init-expanded\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Study Abroad<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Valpo students live abroad in another language, they return changed and more deeply engaged with the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore Valpo\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/aid\/scholarships\/program-based\/study-abroad\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/aid\/scholarships\/program-based\/study-abroad\/\">study abroad programs<\/a>&nbsp;around the world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/tag\/study-abroad\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/stories\/\">student stories<\/a>&nbsp;of life abroad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">French<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Valpo, your French classes will introduce you to the language and culture of the French-speaking world. Learn about our French minors and individualized major in French Studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-gold-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/programs\/french-minor\/\">French<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">German<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The German program at Valpo provides students with a strong foundation in language, culture, and communication. Through immersive coursework and flexible elective options, students gain skills that complement a variety of majors and prepare them for global opportunities. Besides the German minor, students may propose an individualized major in German.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-gold-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/programs\/german-minor\/\">German<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Spanish<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the demand for bilingual professionals in the United States on a constant rise, adding Spanish to your language portfolio sets you apart from the crowd. Learn about our Spanish major and minor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-gold-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/programs\/spanish\/\">Spanish<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Latin American\/Latinx Studies<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Latin American\/Latinx Studies minor at Valpo includes an in-depth study of the language, culture, and history of Latin American nations as well as the Latinx population in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-gold-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.valpo.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=13&amp;poid=2251&amp;returnto=606\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Latin American\/Latinx Studies<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Spanish for Professionals Certificate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This certificate program is designed to provide students in professional programs with the needed knowledge to be able to communicate in Spanish at a professional level with people who are from Spanish-speaking backgrounds. This certificate is intended for, but not limited to, students in programs leading to professions for which speaking effectively in Spanish will be required, such as: business, engineering, health professions, social work, or sociology, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-gold-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.valpo.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=15&amp;poid=2620&amp;returnto=700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spanish for Professionals Certificate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-page-links valpo-page-links valpo-block component alignfull\"><div class=\"valpo-page-links__container\">\n<p class=\"type-size--label valpo-page-links__label wp-block-paragraph\">World Languages and Cultures Department<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading valpo-page-links__heading\">Explore More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-valpo-page-links-list component valpo-page-links-list valpo-page-links__list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-page-link valpo-page-link has-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/college-of-arts-and-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/WhyWL-Tabloid-WEB.pdf\" class=\"valpo-page-link__link\">Why Study a World Language?<div class=\"valpo-page-link__link-arrow\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 11 9\" fill=\"#fff\"><path d=\"M6.82525 0.96967C6.53236 0.676777 6.05749 0.676777 5.76459 0.96967C5.4717 1.26256 5.4717 1.73744 5.76459 2.03033L7.48426 3.75L1.29492 3.75C0.880708 3.75 0.544922 4.08579 0.544922 4.5C0.544922 4.91421 0.880708 5.25 1.29492 5.25L7.48426 5.25L5.76459 6.96967C5.4717 7.26256 5.4717 7.73744 5.76459 8.03033C6.05749 8.32322 6.53236 8.32322 6.82525 8.03033L9.82525 5.03033C10.1181 4.73744 10.1181 4.26256 9.82525 3.96967L6.82525 0.96967Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-page-link valpo-page-link has-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/college-of-arts-and-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/MythsFacts-Tabloid-WEB.pdf\" class=\"valpo-page-link__link\">Myths and Facts about Language Learning<div class=\"valpo-page-link__link-arrow\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 11 9\" fill=\"#fff\"><path d=\"M6.82525 0.96967C6.53236 0.676777 6.05749 0.676777 5.76459 0.96967C5.4717 1.26256 5.4717 1.73744 5.76459 2.03033L7.48426 3.75L1.29492 3.75C0.880708 3.75 0.544922 4.08579 0.544922 4.5C0.544922 4.91421 0.880708 5.25 1.29492 5.25L7.48426 5.25L5.76459 6.96967C5.4717 7.26256 5.4717 7.73744 5.76459 8.03033C6.05749 8.32322 6.53236 8.32322 6.82525 8.03033L9.82525 5.03033C10.1181 4.73744 10.1181 4.26256 9.82525 3.96967L6.82525 0.96967Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-page-link valpo-page-link has-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/aid\/scholarships\/program-based\/study-abroad\/\" class=\"valpo-page-link__link\">Study Abroad<div class=\"valpo-page-link__link-arrow\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 11 9\" fill=\"#fff\"><path d=\"M6.82525 0.96967C6.53236 0.676777 6.05749 0.676777 5.76459 0.96967C5.4717 1.26256 5.4717 1.73744 5.76459 2.03033L7.48426 3.75L1.29492 3.75C0.880708 3.75 0.544922 4.08579 0.544922 4.5C0.544922 4.91421 0.880708 5.25 1.29492 5.25L7.48426 5.25L5.76459 6.96967C5.4717 7.26256 5.4717 7.73744 5.76459 8.03033C6.05749 8.32322 6.53236 8.32322 6.82525 8.03033L9.82525 5.03033C10.1181 4.73744 10.1181 4.26256 9.82525 3.96967L6.82525 0.96967Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-page-link valpo-page-link has-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/academics\/learning-centers\/language-intercultural-learning\/\" class=\"valpo-page-link__link\">Language and Intercultural Learning Center (LINC)<div class=\"valpo-page-link__link-arrow\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 11 9\" fill=\"#fff\"><path d=\"M6.82525 0.96967C6.53236 0.676777 6.05749 0.676777 5.76459 0.96967C5.4717 1.26256 5.4717 1.73744 5.76459 2.03033L7.48426 3.75L1.29492 3.75C0.880708 3.75 0.544922 4.08579 0.544922 4.5C0.544922 4.91421 0.880708 5.25 1.29492 5.25L7.48426 5.25L5.76459 6.96967C5.4717 7.26256 5.4717 7.73744 5.76459 8.03033C6.05749 8.32322 6.53236 8.32322 6.82525 8.03033L9.82525 5.03033C10.1181 4.73744 10.1181 4.26256 9.82525 3.96967L6.82525 0.96967Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-page-link valpo-page-link has-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdEzcmiPn9D8bcBkRGTtpeO92hfr4_hWnVTPxVwzI4podI1Qg\/viewform\" class=\"valpo-page-link__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alumni Survey<div class=\"valpo-page-link__link-arrow\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 11 9\" fill=\"#fff\"><path d=\"M6.82525 0.96967C6.53236 0.676777 6.05749 0.676777 5.76459 0.96967C5.4717 1.26256 5.4717 1.73744 5.76459 2.03033L7.48426 3.75L1.29492 3.75C0.880708 3.75 0.544922 4.08579 0.544922 4.5C0.544922 4.91421 0.880708 5.25 1.29492 5.25L7.48426 5.25L5.76459 6.96967C5.4717 7.26256 5.4717 7.73744 5.76459 8.03033C6.05749 8.32322 6.53236 8.32322 6.82525 8.03033L9.82525 5.03033C10.1181 4.73744 10.1181 4.26256 9.82525 3.96967L6.82525 0.96967Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions valpo-accordions valpo-block component alignfull #resources\"><div class=\"valpo-accordions__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions__top is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions__label wp-block-paragraph\">Additional Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading valpo-accordions__heading\">Language Careers, Opportunities and Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions__description wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"valpo-accordions-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item show-group\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head wp-block-paragraph\">Study Abroad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">French Opportunities<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valpo offers several unique opportunities to study in France. Your advisor will help you choose the program that\u2019s right for your goals and interests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valpoglobaled.via-trm.com\/program_brochure\/2676\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/valpoglobaled.via-trm.com\/program_brochure\/2676\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IES in Nantes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valpoglobaled.via-trm.com\/program_brochure\/11635\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/valpoglobaled.via-trm.com\/program_brochure\/11635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Rochelle International Business School<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valpoglobaled.via-trm.com\/program_brochure\/11647\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/valpoglobaled.via-trm.com\/program_brochure\/11647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Engineering at L\u2019universit\u00e9 de Technologie Compi\u00e8gne<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/academics\/study-abroad\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/academics\/study-abroad\/\">Office of Global Education<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more about these programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">German Opportunities<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valpo offers three distinct study abroad opportunities in Germany:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can study for a full year at the university in&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/valpoglobaled.via-trm.com\/visitor\/programs\/11644\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">T\u00fcbingen<\/a><\/strong>, where you take an orientation course and then launch right into real courses in German at the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can spend a semester at our study center in&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/valpoglobaled.via-trm.com\/visitor\/programs\/11599\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reutlingen<\/a><\/strong>. Check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.valpo.edu\/studyabroad\/category\/germany\/reutlingen-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reutlingen Study Abroad blog<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are an organ student, you can study for a semester in&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/valpoglobaled.via-trm.com\/visitor\/programs\/11645\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rottenburg<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;at the Hochschule f\u00fcr Kirchenmusik.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/academics\/study-abroad\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/academics\/study-abroad\/\">Office of Global Education<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more about these programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Spanish Opportunities<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take the opportunity of a lifetime and study abroad to explore new countries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valpoglobaled.via-trm.com\/visitor\/programs\/11633\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Costa Rica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valpoglobaled.via-trm.com\/visitor\/programs\/11636\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puebla, Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valpoglobaled.via-trm.com\/visitor\/programs\/11637\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vi\u00f1a del Mar, Chile<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/college-of-engineering\/experiential-learning\/international-opportunities\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/college-of-engineering\/experiential-learning\/international-opportunities\/\">VIEP \u2013 Valparaiso International Engineering Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valpoglobaled.via-trm.com\/program_brochure\/14996\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Granada, Spain<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valpoglobaled.via-trm.com\/program_brochure\/12902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zaragoza, Spain<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/academics\/study-abroad\/\">Office of Global Education<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more about these programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item show-group\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head wp-block-paragraph\"> Scholarship Opportunities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\" id=\"scholarships\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">French Scholarships<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duesenberg Endowed Chair Scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Up to five $1,000 scholarships awarded annually to students in FREN 203 and\/or FREN 102 who officially declare a French minor or individualized major in French Studies and register for the next course in the sequence (204 or 203). These one-time scholarships will be awarded to students during the academic year of their application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Professor Carol Petersen Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student in the first year on campus for use during that year. The student must officially declare a French minor or&nbsp;individualized major in French Studies and register for a French course in the next semester in order to receive the scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Patterson MacLean Friedrich French Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Patterson McLean Friedrich French Award fund was established for Valparaiso University to distribute an annual cash award of $1,000. The recipients of this award will be determined by the Department of World Languages &amp; Cultures. The award shall be given to the outstanding French student prior to his\/her junior year at Valparaiso University. If the Department of World Languages &amp; Cultures does not find a student qualifying for the award in any year, it may decide to not make the award in that year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>SCHOLARSHIP<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>ELIGIBILITY<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>AMOUNT<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Duesenberg<br>Endowed<br>Chair<br>Scholarships<\/strong><\/td><td>Students enrolled in<br>FREN 203 and\/or FREN 102<\/td><td>\u2022 Declare a French minor or individualized French major<br>\u2022&nbsp;Register for the next course in the sequence (FREN 203 or 204)<\/td><td>$1,000, one-time scholarship<br>for use in the academic year of the application; up to 5 scholarships awarded annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Professor<br>Carol Peterson Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td>Students in their<br><strong>first year&nbsp;<\/strong>on campus<\/td><td>\u2022&nbsp;Declare a French minor or&nbsp;<strong><\/strong>individualized French major<br>\u2022&nbsp;Register for the next course in the sequence (FREN 203 or 204)<\/td><td>$1,000, one-time scholarship for use in the academic year of application<br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><br><strong>Patterson<br>Friedrich<br>French Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><br>Students in their<br><strong>second year<\/strong>&nbsp;on campus<\/td><td><br>\u2022&nbsp;Be an officially declared French minor&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong><\/strong>individualized French major<br>\u2022&nbsp;Have plans to study abroad in France in the third year<\/td><td>$1,000, one-time scholarship to help support study abroad, for use in the third year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Awards are decided by French faculty and do not require an application. All awards will be announced at the annual World Languages &amp; Cultures Honors Reception in May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prix d\u2019excellence awards: These book prizes are awarded to freshmen, sophomore, and junior students who have demonstrated superior work in their French language studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roger and Hazel Guillaumant Award: This cash award is given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and promise in French studies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">German Scholarships<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Josef Eberle Scholarships can be awarded annually to three incoming German minors. The award is $2,500 per year and is renewable each year, doubling in the fourth and final year (for a total of $12,500 over four years), as long as the student makes regular progress in the German minor and maintains a B- average in German and overall. This scholarship is added to existing financial aid and can be combined with the other Valpo scholarships for German students. Students who apply by March 1 will be notified of their status by March 10. However, the application will remain open until three scholarships have been awarded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valpo\u2019s Henry and June Giebel Study Abroad Scholarships are available to all German minors who study abroad in Germany for a semester or longer, as long as they have lived in the German House and maintain a B- average or higher. These scholarships are added to existing aid. They normally cover travel costs and additional expenses; they also cover housing costs on year-long programs. They can provide support as well for students before they go abroad and after they return.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The John and Dorothea Helms Endowed Scholarship is awarded every year to a student minoring in German ($1,000, one time only, normally in the first or second year). Students are nominated for these scholarships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>German House Residency Scholarships are available to German minors who live in the German House while enrolled in a German course. They are added to existing aid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valpo German students may apply for other scholarships through entities such as the state of Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg and Delta Phi Alpha (the National German Honor Society). Valpo German faculty members advise students about applying for these scholarships when they become eligible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/mGKm2685QePqHsky5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for the Josef Eberle Scholarship.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Spanish Scholarships<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every year, <a href=\"https:\/\/sigmadeltapi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sigmadeltapi.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sigma Delta Pi<\/a>, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, offers Summer Undergraduate Scholarships to study in one of the following countries Spain, Mexico, Ecuador, Bolivia, or Peru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valpo winners of the Sigma Delta Pi Summer Undergraduate Scholarship:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2010 \u2013 Alison Eyer (Mexico)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2009&nbsp;\u2013 Amy Liakopoulos (Spain)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2007&nbsp;\u2013 Katie Fremont Miller (Mexico)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2007&nbsp;\u2013 Eric Matul (Mexico)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2007&nbsp;\u2013 Judy Velasco (Spain)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2006&nbsp;\u2013 Katherine Peters (Bolivia)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2004&nbsp;\u2013 Kathleen Madden (Mexico)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2003&nbsp;\u2013 Catherine Devito (Mexico)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2003&nbsp;\u2013 Christina Heisser (Mexico)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2002&nbsp;\u2013 Matthew Landmeier (Spain)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sigma Delta Pi&nbsp;also awards the Premio Gabriela Mistral, a national award for outstanding undergraduate students of Spanish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valpo recipients of the Premio Gabriela Mistral:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2010 \u2013 2011 Amy Liakopoulos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2009 \u2013 2010 Alison Russell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2005 \u2013 2006 Katherine Peters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2002 \u2013 2003 Rose Ellen Gilbert<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SP_honorsociety.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn how to become a member of Sigma Delta Pi<\/a>, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society and the largest world language honor society in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\" id=\"department-awards\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Department Awards<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/college-of-arts-and-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/SP_serviceaward_Amanda_Judy_17-1024x777-1.webp\" alt=\"Amanda McCormick receiving the Spanish Service Award\" class=\"wp-image-6285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/college-of-arts-and-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/SP_serviceaward_Amanda_Judy_17-1024x777-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/college-of-arts-and-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/SP_serviceaward_Amanda_Judy_17-1024x777-1-300x228.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/college-of-arts-and-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/SP_serviceaward_Amanda_Judy_17-1024x777-1-768x583.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/college-of-arts-and-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/SP_serviceaward_Amanda_Judy_17-1024x777-1-600x455.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.valpo.edu\/college-of-arts-and-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/SP_serviceaward_Amanda_Judy_17-1024x777-1-639x485.webp 639w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amanda McCormick receiving the Spanish Service Award<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each year in May, the World Language faculty hold an end-of -the-year Honors Reception during which they give special recognition to their graduating majors and present awards to those students who have done superior work in their field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The senior&nbsp;<strong>French<\/strong>&nbsp;major who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and promise in French studies is presented with the Roger and Hazel Guillaumant Award. The French section also awards book prizes to students who have demonstrated superior work in their language studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The senior&nbsp;<strong>German<\/strong>&nbsp;major who has demonstrated excellence in German studies is awarded the Walther M. Miller Memorial Prize; the outstanding junior student in German studies is awarded the Thora Moulton Prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exceptional students of&nbsp;<strong>Spanish<\/strong>&nbsp;are also recognized with book prizes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-valpo-accordions-item valpo-accordions-item\">\n<p class=\"valpo-accordions-item__group-head wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__toggle is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons valpo-accordions-item__buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flow wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button valpo-accordions-item__button is-style-no-style\" id=\"honor-societies\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Honor Societies<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c10100a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group valpo-accordions-item__content-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Valpo maintains active chapters of several world language honor societies. 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Chair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-5-font-size\">Valpo French graduates pursue careers in a variety of fields. positions.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent grads, as well as those alumni farther along in their career path, have held a broad range of positions in government, business, service, NGOs, education and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-6-font-size\">Global Fund Services Representative, Northern Trust<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Julia Bowlds \u201919<br><\/strong><em>French with International Business<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon graduation, Julia found a position where she actively uses her French \u2014 when booking trades, communicating with investment managers in France, and translating different French trading documents for US based investment managers. She also deals with many clients who are based in Canada who prefer to speak French.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-6-font-size\">Deputy Resident Country Director, Millennium Challenge Corporation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Carrie Monahan \u201900<\/strong><br><em>French with IECA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a stint in the Peace Corps, Carrie pursued a career in international development, obtaining a Master of Science degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown U. She then worked in DC in international development (both for the US Government and an NGO). She now works in Morocco for Millennium Challenge Corporation, a US Government agency whose mission is to reduce poverty through economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-6-font-size\">Program Associate, IREX<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>McKenzie Cobban \u201915<\/strong><br><em>French with IECA, Political Science<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IREX, International Research &amp; Exchanges Board, is a non-profit organization headquartered in D.C. Prior to graduation, McKenzie obtained an internship through the CAPS Fellowship Program at World Food Program USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-6-font-size\">Project Officer, Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, Switzerland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reillie Acks \u201913<\/strong><br><em>French with Economics, Math<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reillie works in Geneva, Switzerland at Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which is an alliance between WHO, UNICEF, CDC, and the World Bank. Reillie obtained her Masters\u2019 in Development Studies, The Graduate Institute of Geneva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-6-font-size\">Enterprise Account Director<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Max Scuorzo \u201910<\/strong><br><em>French with Finance<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now working out of San Francisco for Level 3 Communications, in his previous position Max worked for 5 years out of Chicago for a French company, Orange Business Services as a Global Account Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-6-font-size\">French Teacher, World Languages Dept. 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