"The foreign language department is a great department at UW Eau Claire. The professors understand that foreign language is a hard subject to conquer, so they use helpful tools to help you grasp the material. They are also passionate about what they teach and have a love for their language." Laura – German
"The Foreign Language department is full of professors who care about your future and want to make sure you succeed by giving you the tools to do so. The courses are challenging, but the professors are willing to provide whatever help you need. And with their help you'll be prepared for life after college, armed with the confidence and tools you'll need to succeed no matter what you do." Graeme – German
"Ever since I first came to The University of Wisconsin, I have been surprised by how friendly, helpful, and passionate about the material all of my instructors and advisors have been. It's really a great environment to learn about foreign languages and cultures." Jim – Russian
"The Department of Foreign Languages is full of diversity. There are professors from many different countries and they all bring their experiences to the classroom. They all have a passion for the languages that they teach and the cultures that speak those languages. There are many opportunities to improve language skills through the Department of Foreign Languages." Ashley – Spanish
"The Department of Foreign Languages offers advice, guidance, knowledge and help to those who ask. Don't hesitate to pursue a language because of misplaced fear, lack of confidence or doubt. The Department of Foreign Languages can help you figure out your future and can take you places you never thought you could go. " Jessica - Spanish
"The Department of Foreign Languages is full of wonderful professors that are so willing to help with anything and everything." Jessica – French
"The department of Foreign language is a diverse group of people led by a an intelligent, passionate and cultured staff. It's a department that offers many exciting opportunities for its students and guides them through their education." Taylor – French
"Advanced courses in any language allow you to expand your cultural knowledge of its speakers. You become a much more global citizen." Christine – Spanish
" Take a language class! They're so much more focused and interesting and fun than mandatory high school language classes because everyone in them WANTS to be there and has chosen to pursue this language. And the professors are very personable and helpful and just great. " Aryn – Spanish
"I was able to choose a language that I felt pertained to my interest of history and the arts—Latin. Although I was still apprehensive after choosing the course, it ended up being my favorite class! Seeing how much I enjoyed learning something new like Latin gave me a broader perspective of what I can potentially achieve." Alex - Classics
Beth Baier '79 credited her ability to succeed in international business to a global sensitivity developed through two aspects of her UW-Eau Claire education: her dual degree in Spanish and an immersion program in Mexico in the summer of 1978.
