Residence Life
On-campus Housing
Language Houses
All completed applications will be reviewed by department faculty,
Language Scholars, and Language House Advisers. They will determine
which applicants will be placed into the houses. Additionally, all
applicants MUST attend one of several language house informational
meetings listed below. Applicants who do not attend
an informational meeting will not be considered for placement in one of
the language houses. If you're currently studying abroad, and therefore
cannot attend an informational meeting, please contact Nayland Olsen,
the Resident Director for the Language Houses.
If you wish to be considered for a language house you must attend one
of the following information sessions:
2011 Language House Info Sessions
Wednesday February 23 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM GCC-C
Monday February 28 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Bragdon Lounge
Tuesday March 1 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Spanish House
Wednesday March 2 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Aspen Multipurpose Room
Language House Responsibilities
Language houses are different from other residence halls on campus. In such a close-knit community, communication and teamwork are essential. Residents will meet weekly to plan, organize, and attend activities. These events support the mission of the Language House by generating interest and awareness of the language and the social, political, and cultural impact of the language-speaking countries within the student body.
Here is a list of Language House activities that you will work as a team to plan and/or participate in. It is an unique and rewarding experience and will require a time commitment every week.
- Eagerness to improve language skills
- Semester, campus-wide cultural event
- Bringing performers and speakers to campus
- Weekly to monthly weekend open to the community house events
- Weekly Language Dinner table
- Weekly Movie Nights
- Attending weekly house meetings
- Prompt communication with HA and other house members
If you have any questions please feel free to email the RD for the language houses.