Language House Living and Learning Program

Language Clusters

Eleven language clusters are available: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Russian, and Spanish. Learn more about each of these clusters.

A. Paul Massaro III

German Cluster (Class of 2015)

Paul is currently working as a Staff Associate at the United States Congress for the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. He just came back from a successful trip to Israel and Jordan, where he met with several Israeli public officials and also visited the 2015 OSCE Mediterranean Conference.

The trip certainly was fun and very productive. Of course, He worked diligently.

He misses all in the Language House and wishes everyone has a great semester.

(Submitted 11-16-2015)

Dina Ibrahim

Arabic Cluster (Class of 2012)

While completing my capstone year in Egypt, I accepted admittance for this Fall semester to Seton Hall School of Law. I actually applied and took the LSATs while I was in Egypt so I didn't have to delay my application. You can take the LSATs pretty much anywhere in the world. However, taking it in Egypt was definitely an interesting experience. I have not explored yet what type of law I would like to practice but I hope I can use my Arabic language skills in it. Having this language skill and my study abroad experience really sets me apart from other students and its been proven to be very marketable. The cultural knowledge I gained from studying abroad has also broadened my legal way of thinking in so many ways I didn't ever expect.

(Submitted 9-19-13)

Jess Gross

German Cluster (Class of 2012)

I got accepted for a 2nd Fulbright year teaching English here in Germany. I am in Frankfurt, Germany stationed as a ETA (English Teaching Assistant), working in both an Elementary School and a High School teaching children English, acting as an American Ambassador sharing American culture. I am proud to be accepted for an extended Fulbright scholarship.

(Submitted 10-1-13)

Rebecca Gu

German Cluster (Class of 2012)

Rebecca Gu graduated in May 2012 with degrees in Viola Performance and Germanic Studies. After a wonderful year in the German cluster of the Language House, she was motivated to pursue a semester abroad in Leipzig, Germany. Currently she is working as a U.S. Teaching Assistant in Vorarlberg, Austria through the Austrian-American Educational/Fulbright Commission.

(Submitted 9-15-12)

Madeleine Deason

Japanese Cluster Mentor (Class of 2011)

Madeleine returned to UMD and (of course) the LH in 2014 to pursue a masters in Journalism. After graduation she moved to Boston and is currently enjoying coding all day long as a Web Developer! She doesn't use Japanese at work, but she uses it everyday at home. In 2017, Madeline moved to Tokyo to work as a web developer at Rakuten.

(Submitted 10-07-16, Updated 4-21-17) 
 

Katelyn Gallagher

Arabic Cluster (Class of 2010)

I'm doing great! I'm working at an organization in DC that monitors the World Bank and advocates for sustainable and just policies and projects. As part of the Middle East and North Africa team I am able to use Arabic every day and even do a bit of traveling! I'm loving the work and also just moved into the city. I had dinner last week with several of the Language House cohort. It was wonderful to catch up with them and reminisce on our Language House days!

(Submitted 9-5-12)

Iman Fahimi

Persian Cluster Mentor (Class of 2010)

Iman is currently attending a master's program at the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland. He wants to become a responsible leader in hospitality industry. He recently got to meet and stay with Tim Young, a former LH student, in Nice, France. They took the picture (left) while making LH with their hands.

(Submitted 02-11-2013)