French
Curious about the world? Start with French. Spoken by close to 400 million people across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, French connects you to diverse cultures and global opportunities. Our graduates build internationally engaged careers — earning teaching assistantships and Fulbrights, and succeeding in fields such as medicine, law, business, diplomacy, and education. In small, supportive classes with dedicated faculty, you’ll explore culture and community, gain new perspectives, and prepare to lead with curiosity and purpose in a global future.
There are many great reasons to learn French. It stands apart as the only language besides English spoken across all continents, uniting nearly 400 million people in 29 countries. With its speaker base projected to reach one billion by 2070, one conclusion is clear: the future speaks French. Its global importance is further reinforced by its role as an official language of major international organizations, including the United Nations, the European Union, NATO, and the International Olympic Committee. French can boost your career prospects in fields such as business, diplomacy, government, education, journalism, travel, fashion, and more—and multilingual professionals are often better paid. Plus, it opens the door to centuries of influential literature, philosophy, and film in the original language. So why not consider taking French?
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Live and learn globally — from vibrant Paris to historic Normandy, the château-lined Loire Valley, sun-soaked Provence, and beyond!
Make friends and experience French culture at the French Club, practice your language skills at the Table française, and explore all things French through our other exciting events.
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