Language Learning Alumni Project
Life does not always move in straight lines and connections between the choices we make today and the paths our lives take tomorrow often only become visible in retrospect.
This is especially true of learning a language. With this in mind, we contacted alumni who graduate with language minors 5+ years ago to ask them how they think learning a language has influenced their lives and careers.
Here’s what they had to say.
Hone your Language Skills by Volunteering at an International Film Festival
Are you a movie buff who loves learning languages? Why not volunteer at one (or more) of the upcoming film festivals in Ottawa:
Graduate Programs in Korean Studies at AKS
Academy of Korean Studies (AKS) funds graduate programs in Korean Studies through their campus affiliate, Graduate School of Korean Studies, located in Seongnam. Programs include …
Korean Language Instructors Present at the 8th Annual CATK Conference
Korean language instructors from ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ presented at the 8th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Teachers of Korean (CATK) August 11–12, 2026 in Winnipeg. …
Korean Language Minor opens doors to EPIK Adventure
Exciting times for recent graduate Rachel Share as she heads off to Korea to teach English as a member of this year’s English Program in …
From Ottawa to Germany: How Learning German Creates Opportunities
People may ask where learning a language like German can take them. Well, this fall it’s taking Jordan Lipson (BA (Hons) in Language & Linguistics/26) to Stuttgart, …
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Students Head to Japan with JET Programme
Three ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ University students are beginning an exciting new chapter in Japan as participants in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, a prestigious international …
Kurdish Language at a Crossroads: An Interview with Jaffer Sheyholislami
In a recent interview with The Markaz Review, Jaffer Sheyholislami talks about Kurdish as a heritage and minoritized language, the dominance of English, and the challenges minority languages …
Martinez-Amador Presents at Conference in Salamanca, Spain
Spanish Instructor & Coordinator, Janett Martinez-Amador, presented at the 62nd Congress of the Canadian Association of Hispanists in Salamanca, Spain, May 20-21. Her presentation, Collaborative Learning …
Discovering Canada One Story at a Time
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ was pleased to welcome Drs. Arianna Dagnino and Stefano Gulmanelli to campus Tuesday night as part of their “Canadiensis: Meeting the People Who Make a …
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Goethe-Zertifikat A2
Congratulations to those ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ students who wrote the Goethe‑Zertifikat A2 exam last Tuesday.  Results are in and everyone who wrote successfully attained A2 standing
Students from ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´â€™s German Program visit Embassy
In a meeting over Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake), students practiced their German language skills while also learning more about study and work opportunities …
Linguavision 2026 – Video Drop!
We know you’ve been waiting, now it’s finally here, video from this year’s Linguavision 2026!
Want to share?
Are you a Modern Languages alum? Would you like share your language learning experience with us? We’d love to hear what you have to say!