Culture Post 1: SDLAP interests?

[Laila Hart]

I am interested in learning Farsi (SDLAP language) because it is not one of the mainstream languages offered at the University of Richmond. My parents speak a little bit of Farsi and I decided it would be cool to learn also.

Throughout my language learning, I have explored Spanish, a little German, and Japanese. I feel like Farsi is completely different from these, so it will pose a challenge for me. However; I am always up for a challenge. Farsi also requires that one writes from right to left, so I am quickly making that adjustment.

I am a Journalism major and I never know what country my job could take me to. I feel it is necessary to get a grasp of many languages in order to be successful and well-prepared for whatever my career may throw at me.

Then, for a semi-selfish reason, I am crazy about attractive guys. Why would I need a language barrier to stand in the way? I am so interested in learning languages, so that I can communicate with a future husband without any problems. Yes; this is slightly dramatized, but I want to be as prepared as I can.

I like SDLAP because I can learn at my own pace and specify what it is that I want to know. The one on one sessions offered and the continued help will allow me to learn Farsi more efficiently.It is very convenient to be able to learn a language while taking numerous other classes soley because you can pace yourself.