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Are you drawn to Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures? Want to build your language skills? Join a community where you’ll explore language, culture, and global perspectives—on campus and beyond.
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Language studied
Spanish is the most-studied non-English language in the U.S.
480M +
Spanish speakers worldwide
230M +
Portuguese speakers worldwide