9-9:45 a.m.: Connecting World Languages and Cultures Majors to Real-World Experiences

Connecting World Languages and Cultures Majors to Real-World Experiences
9-9:45 a.m.
LOCATION: Schimmel-Conrades Science Center 211

How can language studies enhance your academic journey and future career? This panel will explore how students can integrate language and culture into their OWU Connection experiences—through study abroad, internships, service-learning, and interdisciplinary majors.

Current students and alumni will share how language and cultural studies have shaped their academic and professional paths, offering insights into decision-making, planning, and the long-term impact of these experiences. The discussion will highlight the value of language study not only for WLC majors but also for students in other fields who have leveraged global experiences to broaden their career opportunities.

Whether you're planning your major, considering a Connection experience, or curious about how language skills can open doors, this session will provide valuable advice and inspiration. Join us to learn how you can make the most of your OWU Connection through language and culture!

Moderator: Eva Paris-Huesca Associate Professor in the Department of World Languages & Cultures – Spanish; Film Studies Program Director; Global Scholars Program Co-Director	Presenter: Hank Blume Assistant Professor in the Department of World Languages & Cultures – Classics; Leland F. and Helen Schubert Honors Program Co-Director	Presenter: Glenda Nieto-Cuebas George & Louise Peters Professor in the Department of World Languages & Cultures – Spanish; Leland F. & Helen Schubert Honors Program Co-Director
Presenter: Conrad Gregory Part-Time Instructor in the Department of World Languages & Cultures – French	Panelist: Ava Johnson '26 Major: East Asian Studies	Panelist: Jennifer Garner '25 Majors: Spanish, biochemistry, and pre-medicine/pre-dentistry
Panelist: Arianna Morris '26 Majors: Sociology/Anthropology and French	Panelist: Emily Kocel '26 Majors: Environmental Studies and International Studies	Panelist: Mo Halasey '26 Majors: Classical Studies, English Literature