Beyond the Lab: The Value of Studying Abroad for STEM Students
CLS Perspectives
Jan 12, 2026
Alex Graber (2025 CLS Japanese) discusses the impact of CLS on his Biology major.
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Firsthand stories and interviews with CLS participants, advisors, partners, and more
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Igniting my Arabic Journey with CLS Spark
CLS Perspectives
Nov 12, 2024
Wajiha Mekki shares how her CLS Spark Arabic experience has ignited her passion for Arabic language and culture.
Grace Wheeler on Making the Most of CLS Spark
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Aug 31, 2024
CLS Spark Chinese scholar Grace shares her tips on getting the most out of CLS Spark.
Savannah Everett on Swahili, Sign Language, and Speech Language Pathology
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Aug 28, 2024
CLS Swahili scholar Savannah Everett visits a institute dedicated to teaching teachers and educating individuals with disabilities.
CLS Scholar Spotlight: Ninamarie on Musical Exchange in Meknes, Morocco
CLS Perspectives
Aug 12, 2024
CLS Arabic scholar Ninamarie is expanding her understanding of Arabic language and culture through her weekly piano lessons.
A Mom Away from Home
CLS Perspectives
May 10, 2024
CLS Japanese scholar Kirk Preston (Japanese 2023) shares how he found home in Okayama, Japan through the kindness of a new friend.
Navigating Vegetarianism & Veganism in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
CLS Perspectives
Mar 15, 2024
When CLS Russian students, Raven and Valentina, first learned they’d be studying in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, they were ecstatic.
Finding Home in Okayama, Japan
CLS Perspectives
Nov 17, 2023
A perspective on the 2023 CLS Japanese Program told by CLS Digital Ambassador, Kirk Preston.
CLS Student Spotlight: Thai Nguyen
CLS Perspectives
Sep 20, 2023
An interview with 2023 CLS Scholar Thai Nguyen on his CLS Russian language journey, first online and later overseas in in Tbilisi, Georgia.
CLS Spark Spotlight: Josh Phillips on Arabic Language & Culture
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Aug 24, 2023
An interview with 2023 CLS Scholar Josh Phillips on his experience studying Arabic virtually with CLS Spark.
Building Mutual Understanding Between Kyrgyz and American Students Through Language Partners
CLS Perspectives
Aug 07, 2023
Meet Critical Language Scholarship Russian language partner, Mirlan Ulanov!
From Future Leaders Exchange Program Alumna to CLS Language Partner
CLS Perspectives
Jul 27, 2023
Meet CLS Russian language partner, Arina Turgunbekova! For the last three summers, Arina has volunteered as a language partner for CLS.
Forging Connection through Art and Language in Korea
CLS Perspectives
Dec 15, 2022
CLS Korean scholar Channah describes her CLS Program in Gwangju and how she was able to connect with a community of sketch artists.
CLS Scholar Spotlight: Lucas San Miguel on Chinese Language as a Gateway to Connection in Rural Nicaragua
CLS Perspectives
Oct 14, 2022
To say Lucas San Miguel had an unconventional summer break would be an understatement.
The Most Transformational Summer of My Life
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Aug 24, 2022
Read about 2022 CLS Scholar Rana Yelen's experience in Busan, South Korea hosted by Pusan National University.
CLS Student Spotlight: Snake Bites, Public Health & Arabic with Chloe Vasquez
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Aug 01, 2022
What do snakes, public health and the Arabic language have in common? Ask CLS Arabic Scholar Chloe Vasquez!
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