Second Language Studies Program

Today was my interview for the Individualized Major Program, and they approved! I am now definitely majoring in Second Languages Studies.

Some things the committee mentioned:

-Don't stress the final project for another year or so. Since I'm starting the program so early, I'm a guinea pig for SLS. If (when) they finally make it a major, they'll be looking at what I did. The final project will factor into that, but it's still three-ish years away.

-Especially since I've never left the US, I should take opportunities to get to know other cultures, both through classes and people. It'll help a bit when I study abroad, as well as help me to teach cross-culturally.

-The ideal time to study abroad would be the spring of my Junior year, since I only want to go for one semester. The idea is that I study with the program in the spring, and maybe-possibly, once I'm more familiar with the local language and culture, find a place locally to be an English tutor for the summer.

On a different note, would anyone like a funny link? I've got nothing against the Germans, Russians, English, or French, but this is most definitely funny. I guess you could say it's an interesting commentary on cultural differences.