Student Opportunities
World languages and cultures students gain a global perspective in many ways, from studying abroad to engaging in research and creative projects.
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Whether you’re majoring in Japanese or Spanish, you’ll participate in global learning experiences here on campus and across three continents.
Our students study abroad, participate in faculty research and develop thought-provoking capstone projects of their own.
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Study Abroad
Immersive yourself in another culture for a summer, semester or full academic year. Our students study abroad in Japan and a variety of Spanish-speaking countries, including Argentina, Ecuador and Spain.
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Senior Capstone
Develop a research or creative project focused on a topic that interests you. You’ll present — or even perform — your work during our annual capstone festival.
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Student Organizations
Get involved with like-minded Otters. Several student groups have close ties to our department, including the Anime Club, Japan Club and Spanish Club.
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Additional Research Opportunities
Students can get involved with faculty research projects, too. One example is Dr. Dustin Wright’s Okinawa Memories Initiative, a collaboration with other California universities.