EP. 15: Interview with a Professor and Former Diplomat: Language Learning & Leveraging Study Abroad for your Career

I had the pleasure of interviewing very special guest in today’s episode: Dr. Karen Sullivan, a French Professor at Queens College, and Former Diplomat. Professor Sullivan will give you tips on how to learn a foreign language effectively, how to enter into the field of Diplomacy, how to leverage your study abroad experiences for your career, and more![Please note our new posting schedule: New Episodes Every Other Week]WHAT WE DISCUSSED-The importance of majoring/minoring in a language-The benefits of participating in Student Clubs and holding leadership positions-Professor Sullivan’s Educational & Study Abroad Background and how they impacted her life-path-Advice about entering into Diplomacy-Our programs in Francophone Countries-How students grow from studying abroad-How students can leverage study abroad in job interviews-The power of networking-Language learning tips-And more!Find out more about the French Major/Minor here:https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/Degrees/DAH/ell/French/Pages/default.aspx Discover the following Study Abroad Programs:Summer: French Language and Culture in Paris (Summer 2021 In-Person Study Abroad CANCELLED)https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/GlobalEd/StudyAbroad/Pages/Frenchlangcult.aspx Semester/Yearlong: CUNY-Paris Exchange:https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/GlobalEd/StudyAbroad/Pages/CUNYParisExchange.aspx Canada: National Student Exchange:https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/GlobalEd/StudyAbroad/Pages/NSE.aspx  Our Website:www.qc.cuny.edu/studyabroad Instagram: @QCTravels