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 ( http://www.qc.cuny.edu/studyabroad ) *Instagram:* @QCTravels ( https://www.instagram.com/qctravels/ )