Student Opportunities and Resources

Many of our students take advantage of the variety of learning opportunities the School of World Languages and Cultures and the university offer, from learning communities and study abroad to special events and more.

Study Abroad

Students in our program take advantage of the study abroad opportunities in many countries available through UVM’s membership in the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP). Another option is to spend a semester abroad in Saint Germain-en-Laye near Paris.

Cultural Crossroads

At UVM, all students are encouraged to be part of a learning community in which students live and study together around an area of shared interest under the guidance of faculty and staff. The Global Connections learning community is often of interest to those in our program. It is for students interested in global citizenship via the exploration of culture, language, and lifestyle. For those who want a deeper dive into a world languages-themed program, the World Languages Scholars learning community supports students who are passionate about exploring foreign languages and cultures. Each semester, students in the program take one course in a language other than English and one theme-based seminar with the entire cohort.

Honor Societies and Student Groups

Honor Societies

  • Classics – Eta Sigma Phi
  • French - Pi Delta Phi
  • Italian - Gamma Kappa Alpha
  • Spanish - Sigma Delta Pi

School of World Languages and Cultures Student Groups Include:

Program in Asian Languages and Literatures

  • Chinese Language and Culture Club
  • Chinese Games Club
  • Chinese Dragon and Lion Dance Group
  • Japanese Language and Culture Club
  • Japanese Language Table
  • Japanese Book Club

Program in Classics

  • Classics Goodrich Club

Program in French and Italian

  • French Conversation Group
  • Italian Club

Program in German, Russian and Hebrew

  • Russian Club
  • German Club

Program in Spanish

  • Tertulia
  • Tutoring

Program in Linguistics

  • Linguists Unraveled
  • Linguistics Club
  • SLUVM Research Group

Questions about the meeting times for a conversation group, or how to join a club? Contact us.