1. Thank you, CLS!

   

   The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary! #CLSTURNS10

2. Sabrina Hassan Interview

   Sabrina Hassan, a CLS scholar who studied Swahili in Tanzania, never considered study abroad until she encountered the CLS program.

3. From Gilman Scholar to Foreign Service Officer

   As a native Spanish speaker and world language major at CUNY Hunter College, Josh knew the best way to improve his French skills was to immerse himself in the language.

4. CLS Experience Leads to Career Focused on Democracy and Governance in Central Asia

   When Matt Tappert studied abroad in Tomsk, Russia in 2008 as part of the Critical Language Scholarship Program, he had the simple goal of participating in an immersive program that would help develop his Russian language skills and cultural knowledge.

5. Experiencing Everyday Life in a Host Family

   CLS Participant Learns About Life and Culture From Host Family

6. Overcoming Culture Shock Through Volunteer Work

   Instead of withdrawing or isolating herself, Westmoreland overcame her culture shock by doing an activity she enjoys in the U.S. – volunteering.

7. Learning a Language and Making Personal Connections

   CLS Participant Makes Personal Connections While Learning a Language

8. Lon Gibson Interview

   “CLS was truly an amazing opportunity. It was a chance to study a language and culture that few Americans know about.” –Lon Gibson

9. Caitlyn Carpio Interview

   Caitlyn Carpio, who studied Mandarin in Suzhou, China through the CLS program, experienced firsthand the power of cultural exchange in sparking new friendships and reaching mutual understanding.

10. Bianca Visekruna

    Bianca Visekruna is an alumna of the 2022 CLS Russian program hosted by American University of Central Asia in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Pages