Your second year is a great time to reach out to the French-speaking community on campus. If you haven't already, try having lunch at a French table once a week or apply to live in the French house in the Max Kade Wing, where you'll speak French all the time and have a native speaker for a roommate. Don't forget to declare your French major or minor before the end of the year!

By now, you'll be advancing your language skills and gaining rich knowledge of its culture. Nothing helps you do that more than studying in a French-speaking country. Most French majors or minors go abroad in their third year. Visit the Global Education Office about your options and talk with your advisor to ensure you don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime immersion opportunity!

By now, you've had an unforgettable time abroad, speaking French comes easy to you, and you might even have a bit of reverse culture shock when you return home to Allegheny! For most students, the Senior Comp is the defining feature of their major in the fourth year. You'll start by choosing a topic related to a French-speaking culture. Then, a professor will work with you to refine, research, and develop it. Finally, you'll write an extensive thesis in French in the spring semester!