After Graduation
In today’s global marketplace, knowledge of foreign languages and cultures is vital. More and more, American firms are doing business with companies abroad and opening branches overseas.
Graduates proficient in a foreign language often have an advantage in the job market. Advanced language skills can make you more attractive to potential employers, opening doors to exciting careers at home and abroad in such fields as international business, foreign relations, interpreting and teaching, among others.
Studying Spanish at CNU and studying abroad in Spain are my fondest memories and although I do not use Spanish in my daily professional life, they have been the most rewarding experiences. Learning a new language, adapting to a new culture, and meeting new people have improved my networking and soft skills in relation to my peers, as well as opened my world to travel and a love of gastronomy. I continually travel to Spain to visit friends and hope to transition to work in international finance in the future.”
Dylan Hall Kramer '16
Spanish and Economics Double Major
The experiences and connections I made studying classics at CNU made it possible for me to be where I am today. After graduation I attended Durham University in England and worked on archaeological digs in Italy. I'm now a conservator with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.”
Chelsea Blake '15
Classical Studies