Привет (Hi)! My name is Olga (she/her), and I am so excited to be your Russian language mentor this year! I’m an internationl student from the northern part of Russia, it is my third year here at Mount Holyoke, and I’m a Computer Science major. Do not hesitate to come by my Q&A sessions if you have any questions or to just say hi! До встречи (See you)!

Schedule:

Wednesdays 7-9 PM, room 6A, LCC (Ciruti)

Hi everyone! My name is Serafina Wang. I am from a city called Chengdu, which is also the hometown of pandas, in China. I am a sophomore majoring in Environmental Studies. I enjoy writing Chinese calligraphy and singing a lot of Chinese songs. Please feel free to ask me any questions! I am looking forward to meeting you all at the Q&A sessions! 

Schedule:

Tuesdays & Thursdays 7-8pm, Language & Culture Commons (6A)

こんにちは！I am Makoto Nakamura, a junior majoring in Economics and I will be the Language Assistant and the mentor for Japanese. Both my parents are from Japan, but I was born in the United States and raised in 6 other countries including Japan. When I was in Japan, my favorite things to do were going on walks and eating ramen. This semester, I will be helping out for 2nd and 3rd year Japanese classes. If you have any questions regarding class material or just want to talk, feel free to stop by the Q&A sessions. I will be more than happy to help you. よろしくお願いします！

Schedule: 
Thursdays 4-5 PM, room 111, Ciruti

こんにちは！ My name is わか (Waka) and I am going to be one your Japanese LA this year! I am from Tokyo and I have been studying in the US for the passed 8 years. I love fashion, watching movies, dancing and singing! But also… I love watching animes and reading mangas! So if there’s any anime fans out there, come join me in my Q+A session~ I am looking forward to helping you with any questions you have or just simply chatting for fun!

Schedule:
Mondays 5-6 PM, room 111, Ciruti

Bonjour Mount Holyoke! I am Shanthini (’24), an international student from Mauritius. You might spot me walking around, exploring the gorgeous campus, and greeting dogs strolling around. I am the French Q&A Mentor, so feel free to approach me if you need any assistance with your French!

Schedule:

Tuesday 4-5PM (Virtual)
Thursday 6-7PM (Language & Culture Commons 6A)

Hello everyone! I’m Yurim Oh (she/her), hailing from Seoul, South Korea. Currently, I’m a sophomore pursuing double majors in Economics and Psychology. I have a deep passion for connecting with new people and delving into different languages and cultures. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch throughout the semester—I’m eagerly looking forward to meeting all of you soon!

Schedule:

Mondays 4-5 PM, room 6A, LCC (Ciruti)
Wednesdays 4-5 PM, room 6E, LCC (Ciruti)

Buenas! My name is Juliette Gagnon Strong Heart I am a senior (class of 2024) at MHC. I am double majoring in Environmental Studies and Spanish. I am a language assistant and tutor as well as the Spanish Language Mentor. My home towns are in the Berkshires and the Connecticut River Valley, MA. Some of my favorite things are riding horses and plants! My Q&A will be held 1-2pm Wednesdays and Fridays in LCC room 6A.

Schedule:

Wednesdays & Fridays 1-2pm (LCC Room 6A)

Hello,
My name is Hannah (she/her) and I’m a junior this year double-majoring in Maths and French.
My hometown is Wiesbaden, Germany. I’m really excited to be mentoring again this year,
sharing my language and culture with other students and helping you with any problems or
questions you might have.
Bis bald!

Schedule:

Mondays 3-4, room 6A, LCC (Ciruti)
Thursdays 3-4 on Zoom

Hi everyone! My name is Aseel Rmah (she/her) I’m a senior and I’m a Politics major. I’m originally from Haifa and fluent in Arabic and Hebrew. 

Schedule: 
Tuesdays 3:00-4:00, Religion Lounge, second floor, Skinner Hall