I graduated in 2012 with a major in Intenrational Studies and minors in Spanish Language, Human Rights & Genocide Studies, and Political Science.

“Currently I am getting my MSc in International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). LSE is an extremely diverse institution, so I am sure my ability to speak Spanish was an important factor in my acceptance. I have not met one person here who has not been able to speak at least one foreign language! Being at LSE is also a result of my experiences working in Spain last year, which never could have happened without my language abilities.”

“My ability to speak Spanish has been a central skill in all my post-graduate endeavors and is one of the greatest skills I took away from Ramapo. I have made so many friends in Spain because of my language abilities! It is incredible how much traveling changes when you can speak the language of the people! Even though English is spoken globally, there is a whole different level of personal connection that comes with being able to speak a foreign language. You feel a greater connection to a society if you can speak the language.”

“Hope all is well at Ramapo and the Spanish program is thriving! I don’t know what I would have done without it!”

-Nora Dougherty

Nora didn’t mention that she was living in Spain due to a Fulbright Scholarship she won!