Dept of German, Russian, Asian, and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures

Alexandra Boisselle

"I quickly realized that the professors in the GRAMELAC department cared deeply for their students' development and setting them up for success."

Corena Pincham

Nate Swinehart

"I arrived at Miami University from Columbus, Ohio with a love for storytelling and art. "

Daniel Richardson

"Miami’s German program didn’t just help me develop a better language skill, but it quite literally helped me see the world."

Nicole Smith

"My current career path seems far removed from German, but I know that if I had not completed a German minor I would not be where I am."

Jonathan Meyer

"Studying German at Miami University has opened countless doors for my future career goals."

Warren Merkel

"[Back then] I sat in my parents’ house in Pennsylvania wondering where my BA in German might take me. Now, 20 years later, I’m amazed at all the stops along the way..."

Casey Smitson

"Majoring in German and American Studies has taught me to analyze and think critically about different cultural trends and allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of both cultures."

Neal Stimler

"My studies in the Department, and especially the immersion program, lead to my first internship at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City in 2005, where I cataloged German Expressionist prints in the museum's collection."

Brian Cash

"[I] didn’t become confident in my [language] skills until I returned from an exchange semester in Rosenheim, Bavaria during my fourth year. My remaining German courses were greatly benefited by this experience."

Adam Cook

"It was halfway into my second year when I realized that the part of the day that I enjoyed the most was my Japanese class. From then on I decided to take as many classes as I could to expand my knowledge of East Asia."

Virginia Cooper

"Following one's passions will eventually pay off in many ways."

Glenn Danielson

"My degrees from Miami have given me the practical knowledge needed for my position in addition to preparing me to live and work in a foreign country."

Julia Hahn

"Miami’s [GRAMELAC] Department will not only challenge you but encourage you to go beyond coursework to reach fluency in your chosen foreign language."

Jeffrey Holbrook

"The faculty of [GRAMELAC] ignited in me a keen interest in German literature, from its origins to postwar works."

Keary Iarussi

"The breadth and depth of knowledge I received here is more than I could’ve asked for."

Shuwei Jiao 

"[T]hanks to all the amazing professors at Miami, I was able to continue my study and accomplish another degree in German."

David Knowles

"I thoroughly enjoyed all my German classes and professors in the GREAL Department. Miami University truly does have the best professors, and I can never thank them enough."

Jessica Lemond

"The Korean department only has one professor, which has been nice because I have gotten to know him very well."

Jay Malone

"After graduating, I used my degree in English to start a career teaching my native tongue, a decision that ended up taking me across the world, from Iceland to Tajikistan. Incredibly, regardless of where I went, I always seemed to find some use for my German."

Perry Manross

"...the Miami Plan prescribed language aptitude. Since I didn’t have any, I picked German nearly arbitrarily. It turned out to be a very useful language."

Michelle Mego

"Within a couple months, I developed an intense fascination with language studies and changed my major immediately to East Asian Languages and Cultures."

Maria Moore

"I think it's very interesting to experience different lifestyles and compare them to my own, so International Studies is a good way for me to explore this passion and turn it into a career."

Amy Newman

"...my knowledge of German, especially technical German, was invaluable..."

Christine Ostrosky

"I want to work for an international humanitarian organization or NGO."

Matthew Reed

"My experiences on the ground, interacting with the people of Iraq, are what sparked my interest in the Middle East and the Arabic language."

Cristina Rue

"When looking back at some of my best personal and professional decisions, attending Miami University is always at the top of my list."

Colin J. Sexton

"Studying German at Miami University allowed me to continue to develop my passion for the German language and culture."

Natalie Brooke Soto

"When I arrived at Miami University … I had no idea just how much my life would change and how much I would learn. And I owe a great deal of that to the German department at Miami."

Meredith Leland Theelen

"I came to discover more about myself and who I wanted to be as a world citizen."

Taylor Valley

"I received a scholarship and take Russian lessons twice a week. This is my favorite program within the Russian department because it encourages us to attend related lectures and become more active in it."

Sara Wenger

"Miami allowed me to take advantage of numerous departments, including [GRAMELAC], to create an undergraduate experience that was deeply personalized and current."

Maura Wenk

"Studying German at Miami has opened up countless opportunities for me after graduation and shaped my aspirations for the future."

Katherine Youngkin

"During my time at Miami, I had the wonderful opportunity to study abroad twice."

Christina Zielke

"I've learned many concrete things at Miami, but the most important thing was how to work with people and develop an intercultural relationship."