Student Testimonials
![Lauren Cassidy](/sites/slavic/files/images/2022/Lauren%20Cassidy%20-%20GERM%202018.jpg)
Currently, I am living and working in Austria, so the language skills I gained through my German degree have been invaluable. The skills I gained while conducting my undergraduate research will certainly be beneficial in the future as well, as I will begin my pursuit of a PhD in German next fall at the University of Wisconsin.
![Tay Cameron](/sites/slavic/files/images/2021/Cameron.png)
It’s very humbling and moving to remember how I first started studying art just as a hobby in high school, and now I can look at those paintings every day if I choose to. I guess it’s just made me realize that I am able to do so much with this ability to speak Russian and to relate to the culture, art, and history of the country.
![Ginger Johnson](/sites/slavic/files/images/2021/Johnson.png)
I enjoy meeting new people and going to new places and communicating ideas. It would be ideal if I could get a job that somehow involved Russian language with journalism. I’ve always wanted to be like Anthony Bourdain. He is career goals.”
![Casey Craig](/sites/slavic/files/images/2022/Casey%20Craig%20-%20GERM%202015.jpg)
You will never have a better time to learn a language than you will while studying at KU. Speaking a second language with those that are native speakers or have full-fluency can feel awkward and demotivating. I encourage you to take advantage of the classroom at KU to make those mistakes and push through the challenges of learning a language.
![Yuki Onogi](/sites/slavic/files/images/2021/Onogi.png)
Because I am a Japanese national with background in Slavic languages, I actually have leverage in networking with Slavs at organizations, such as the U.N. I can also conduct research in these languages and can provide information only written in these languages to others.
![Scott Stephens](/sites/slavic/files/images/2021/stephens.png)
At every stage of my professional life, my knowledge of foreign languages has made the difference in my obtaining employment. I am certain that my proficiency in German and Russian is what has given me the edge in today’s extremely competitive job market.