"During my experience in Costa Rica, I gained more confidence in myself, in my ability to speak the language, and realized that there is a future for me in the world of translation and interpretation."
The Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures prepares students to be travelers, not tourists, through its study abroad programs.
Demick, an MPA graduate, was paired with Zac George for a yearlong mentorship experience.
This year's third annual symposium focused on interactions and influences among different people of the Mediterranean region.
Twenty Auburn students spent their summer in Lucca, Tuscany, studying arts, culture and sustainability during a four-week Italian Studies abroad experience.