After graduating from Austin College, I completed my Master’s in Archaeology at Cornell in 2017. Inspired by my study abroad in Wales during my undergrad at AC, my thesis focused on the archaeology and anthropology of early medieval pilgrimage in North Wales; I also hiked 75 miles of the “Taith Pererin Gogledd Cymru” or “North… [Read More]
Chris Burke ’15
I graduated from Austin College in 2015 with majors in German and Political Science and a minor in Environmental Studies. In addition to providing me with a number of fantastic opportunities to travel, explore a different culture, and broaden my horizons, studying German at Austin College helped me cultivate an important set of useful skills.… [Read More]
Joshua Stowers ’15
Learning German has done more to improve my interpersonal communication skills than any other single decision in my life. When learning a new language you don’t have the opportunity to lazily determine your words mid-sentence. You must construct the entire sentence before speaking. Studying abroad for the better part of a year in Germany and… [Read More]
Madeleine Mannix ’14
Studying German at Austin College has immensely impacted my life. I was given the chance to experience the culture more deeply. It not only let me grow closer to my relatives in Germany but grow more confident in who I am as person. It has also helped me to understand the difficulties of learning a… [Read More]
Reo Casey ’12
I got a lot out of the French program at AC. Living in the language house was great. The French Teaching Assistants were really helpful and I got to take some interesting classes within the French major. I made a lot of friends in the French program and the language house.
Patricia Reed ’92
‘L’esprit critique’, is something particularly valuable in French culture, and woefully needed in America today. The ability to question, analyze, dissect, scrutinize, and decide for oneself. French literature is nothing, if not a way to explore these things.
Montie Krumnow ’89
My study abroad in Nancy, France has helped me post-AC in my role as an international oil broker. I deal with companies and clients in Europe, Russia and all over the world. To be successful in my business, it’s important to have an understanding of other people, their sensitivities, and different ways of responding to… [Read More]
Neema Dad ’12
Studying Spanish at Austin College was invaluable and gave me deeper insight into the Hispanic culture. It prepared me to confidently communicate with and treat patients while in dental school, now during my pediatric dental residency, and eventually in private practice. Learning Spanish is definitely something I would recommend for anyone pursuing a field in… [Read More]
Hairo Peña ’07
Participating in the Spanish program at Austin College was a very positive experience as it complimented my Mexican-American upbringing and expanded my knowledge of the Spanish culture. I was able to refine my Spanish writing skills and learn how to articulate myself professionally. I also discovered I enjoy poetry, specifically the literary characteristics associated with… [Read More]
Gloria Carey Nwelue ’09
There were many classes and subjects that weren’t in my wheelhouse at Austin College, but the Spanish language came easy to me and it was fun. Although I had no idea as a 19 year old how I’d “put it to use” as most people always asked, I knew it was a natural choice for… [Read More]