This page features LCTL Students, past and present, who share their personal stories about how they decided to study their language and the many opportunities language study has given them.
Meet Christen!
Christen Stefanelli is a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Rehabilitation Science. Check out her spotlight to see how studying American Sign Language has been preparing her for her future career as an Occupational Therapist!
Meet Kate!
Kate Dunkelberger is a current Pitt senior majoring in Bioengineering with a minor in Chemistry. Check out her spotlight to see how learning Haitian Creole has influenced her life and opened up possibilities for her future!
Meet Kendall!
Kendall is a current Pitt sophomore majoring in Chemistry. Check out his student spotlight to see how he plans to use ASL in the medical field!
Meet Athena!
Athena Swiader is a first year student majoring in Psychology, with minors in Modern Greek and Anthropology. Check out her spotlight to find out how her studies at Pitt have improved her understanding of Modern Greek!
Meet Ashlee!
Ashlee DiDomenico is a current Pitt senior majoring in History and German. Check out her student spotlight to see how learning Hungarian has increased her work ethic and helped her in her studies!
Meet Keira!
Keira is a sophomore at Pitt working toward a Linguistics and French double major. Check out her student spotlight to find out how she's added Quechua to her repertoire of languages!
Meet Jen!
Jen is a senior graduating with a dual degree in Communication Science and Disorders and Psychology. Check out this student spotlight to find out how far her American Sign Language studies have already taken her!
Meet Dirk!
Dirk is a senior graduating with a degree in Ecology and Evolution, a minor in Swahili, and a Certificate in African Studies. Check out his spotlight to see more about how his NROTC involvement led him to learn Swahili and study abroad in Tanzania!
Meet Laura!
Laura is a senior graduating with a degree in Religious Studies and a minor in Irish. Check out her spotlight to see how she plans to use her Irish skills post-graduation!
Meet Yuto!
Yuto Iwaizumi is a senior, double majoring in French and Linguistics, who is also pursuing a Swedish minor, African Studies Certificate, and West European Studies certificate. Learn how Yuto plans to use his language skills, especially those acquired through his Swedish courses, in his future as a language instructor!
Meet Karenna!
Karenna is a sophomore English Writing Major. In her spotlight, Karenna tells us how studying Turkish is helping her prepare for a future in International Affairs!
Meet Nektarios!
Nektarios Kasamias is a current Pitt sophomore who is majoring in Urban Studies. Check out his student spotlight to see how studying Modern Greek has influenced his life!