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The Swahili Language

Location: Sub-Saharan Africa Prior Study Required: None

Swahili proficiency supports U.S. engagement across a region of growing economic and strategic importance, where trade, investment, and security interests are expanding. CLS participants study Swahili while learning how it operates as a shared language across countries and communities.

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"Studying Mandarin opened doors I hadn’t imagined before. It directly helped me secure a position at an association of private equity companies, where my language skills and cultural insights became invaluable." - CLS Chinese Scholar

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