Students share why they studied languages

Majors: Environmental Studies and French
Minors: Economics and Sustainability
Teaching Assistant in France and MSc student at HEC Paris

I can vividly remember sitting in Madame Boutouba’s office during my first year at Santa Clara. We discussed my future studying French at SCU. At the time, I had my sights set on a minor and only slightly considered pursuing a major. However, after a few French classes, more office hour discussions, and successful studies abroad, my French studies journey continued. Having terminated my two years as a teaching assistant in France^_*, I will be pursuing a MSc in Sustainability and Social Innovation at HEC Paris. HEC stands for Haute Ecole de Commerce. It is known as one of Europe’s top business schools with international influence. I remember Madame Boutouba speaking of French as an important language in business and I look forward to gaining insight into this world! I also hope that other SCU grads will reach out if the path I have taken might interest them! 

^{*The teaching assistant program in France (TAPIF) publishes opportunities for continuing education.}