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Students in College launch magazine in Arabic

College students Nick Posegay and Elysa Bryen were looking for a chance to challenge their learning of Arabic and bring together other students looking to expand their understanding of the notoriously difficult language. So they launched their own publication at the University of Chicago written entirely in Arabic.

CLS in the Press — February 08, 2017


Prestigious Paths Followed

Over 7,500 miles away from the University of Miami, Cadet was awarded the opportunity to study Mandarin in China as part of her Critical Language Scholarship, a program of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

CLS in the Press — December 16, 2016


A World of Opportunities

On Tuesday, November 15, GSLL hosted an event called a World of Opportunities. It was an opportunity for students to learn about Russian culture and study abroad options. The event was organized by a senior Russian Literature and Culture major, Leona Amosah.

CLS in the Press — November 30, 2016


The CLS 2017 Application is Closed

Thank you everyone who participated in the 2017 CLS Program recruitment season, who hosted or attended a presentation at your university or who shared this opportunity with their friends, classmates, students and colleagues. Thank you especially to all of the students who applied to the program and…

CLS Program News — November 17, 2016


​CLS Alumni Ambassador Application

Are you interested in sharing your experiences while working to support and promote the CLS Program? The application to become a 2017 CLS Alumni Ambassador is now open! CLS Alumni Ambassadors take leadership roles as active representatives of the CLS Program and of the U.S. Department of State. …

CLS Program News — November 07, 2016


How to Write an Effective CLS Application

We want every applicant to the CLS program to be as successful as possible! For that reason, we've put together some of the best information we have about what goes into making a successful application. These tips will help you write focused, effective essays that speak to the selection criteria fo…

CLS Program News — November 05, 2016