Alumni Profiles
It’s not always easy to see the connections between learning a language and a career/life path. So, we reached out to alumni to ask about how learning a language influenced their lives, careers, and worldviews. Here’s what they had to say!
Where Learning a Language Can Take You (Chia)
“Going to a country very opposite to Canada was eye opening and challenged my perception of the world. I recommend it for…”
Where Learning a Language Can Take You (Scott)
“Towards the end of high school, I felt compelled to learn a new language…10 years later, I live in southern rural Japan, where 95% of …
Where Learning a Language Can Take You (Katie)
“Studying abroad doesn’t just teach you a language, it transforms the way you see yourself and your place in the world.“
Where Learning a Language Can Take You (John)
“I fell in love with Japanese after starting the classes and it totally changed my career (and life) trajectory.“
Where Learning a Language Can Take You (Jabir)
“I did a year-long exchange in my third year in Santiago, Chile at the Universidad de Chile. It was an all-round great experience, and I …
Where Learning a Language Can Take You (Patrick)
“I no longer use my language training on a day-to-day basis but the experience early in my career played a huge part in directing me …
Where Learning a Language Can Take You (Alec)
“…if you have the chance, go study abroad! Immerse yourself in the culture and language…because that will just completely change your ability to speak …
Where Learning a Language Can Take You (Jessica)
“Minoring in Italian was one of the most unexpectedly rewarding choices I made during university. What started as a casual interest in the language quickly …
Where Learning a Language Can Take You (Dallas)
After finishing his degree with a Minor in Mandarin Chinese, Dallas Waldie (BIB/13) moved to Taiwan where he…
Where Learning a Language Can Take You (Rumya)
“…Learning Spanish has pushed me to become more confident in learning other languages, think critically, and visit countries that I did not think was possible …
Where Learning a Language Can Take You (Lindsay)
“I very distinctly remember feeling like I was part of a community, which was important to me as a mature student and first-gen student.“
Where Learning a Language Can Take You (Yo)
“I currently work as a Firefighter in a municipality of Toronto with a pop. demographic of over 50% Chinese and every week I encounter patients …
Want to share?
Are you a Modern Languages alum? Would you like share your language learning experience with us? We’d love to hear what you have to say!