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Sofia Hrycyszyn

Sofia Hrycyszyn is an alumna of the CLS Chinese program hosted by Tamkang University in New Taipei City, Taiwan. She is a sophomore at the University of Chicago majoring in economics while on the premed track. Sofia is exploring different avenues for using her Chinese language skills within the med…

Alumni Profile — February 27, 2023


Esther (Song) Raposa

Esther (Song) Raposa is an alumna of the 2022 CLS Korean program hosted by Pusan National University in Busan, South Korea. She recently graduated from the University of Guam with a bachelor’s in Linguistics with an emphasis in English for Second Language Learners (ESL). Esther hopes to work as a …

Alumni Profile — February 17, 2023


2022 Alumni Ambassador Year in Review

In 2022, Alumni Ambassadors brought enthusiasm, expertise, and generosity of time to their roles supporting the CLS Program and promoting language study in their communities. We are always grateful to Alumni Ambassadors for their commitment to the program and enjoy preparing this overview of acco…

CLS Program News — December 30, 2022


Alumni Spotlight: Emma Tobin

Communications Officer Rori DiFiore had the opportunity to speak with 2019 Arabic alumna Emma Tobin on how learning a critical language has allowed her to become a stronger advocate for women’s issues.  Emma talks about growing up as a third culture kid, where her interest in Arabic orig…

CLS Program News — December 21, 2022


Forging Connection through Art and Language in Korea

Submitted by Channah Lohman (Korean 2022). Channah studies Communications and Anthropology at University of Central Florida. She hopes to one day channel her love for art and Korean language into a career fostering mutual understanding between different cultures and countries. Channah participated …

CLS Program News — December 15, 2022


2023 Alumni Ambassador Application

Are you interested in sharing your experience while supporting and promoting the CLS Program? The application to become a 2023 CLS Alumni Ambassador is now open! Who are CLS Alumni Ambassadors? CLS Alumni Ambassadors take leadership roles as active and positive representatives of the CLS Prog…

CLS Program News — November 30, 2022