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World Languages Activities

Learning a language at Calvin goes beyond the classroom. Below are just some of the community events that will immerse you in the language and culture you're studying.

French activity highlights

  • As part of the university's chapel series, a special French chapel will be held each semester
  • Pause Café is held at different times in the afternoon (depends on the week) for a half hour. It is held in a classroom in Hiemenga Hall, to be announced at the beginning of the fall semester. You can take a break for French conversation with an upper level French student leader and fellow French students. For specific dates and times, check out our events page.
  • The World Languages Christmas party is held every year. Join fellow classmates and World Languages faculty for treats and songs from France and across the world.
  • Senior Breakfast takes place in May and is an opportunity for French seniors to congratulate one another and celebrate their academic accomplishment over some good food.
  • The French Film Festival takes place in September and features some of the best new films to emerge from French cinema.

Spanish activity highlights

Dutch activity highlights

  • Annual Koningsdag and Sinterklaas celebrations are great ways to interact with other students and experience uniquely Dutch traditions on campus
  • Regional festivities like the Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan, and events by the Dutch International Society offer a one-of-a-kind setting in which you can experience Dutch heritage in America

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