Certification: Language Flagship Certified Global Professional
Honors and Awards: Russian Overseas Flagship (2012-2013)
International Internship:
St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry
What do you plan to do with your fluency in Russian?
I am not quite sure yet what I will be doing with my Russian knowledge, but I definitely would like to do something related to Russian culture, history, or literature.
What attracted you to RFP?
I really like being with people that are familiar with my Russian culture, and I like how the sizes of Russian classes are fairly small so I get to know each and every person. RFP is like my little family.
What’s the best aspect of being in RFP?
I live in Portland away from my family, so I don’t speak Russian at home, and I love having an opportunity to speak Russian at college. I have met Russian friends in RFP, and we speak Russian on regular basis.
Why is fluency in Russian important to you?
It is important to me because it is my heritage, and I do not want to forget the Russian language or culture. I want to develop it and become better and more knowledgeable about it, and RFP gives me that opportunity.