The Thatcher Language & Culture House is an immersive living & learning community with both academic and social components. Being part of this diverse and vibrant community helps students increase their cultural and language competency while building strong and meaningful connections with their peers and instructors. Applications are now being accepted for the 2017-18 academic year, and the application deadline is Sunday, February 19.
- Thatcher residents are passionate about cultural and language competency. Residents may be: native speakers, heritage speakers, language learners, as well as students who have studied abroad, or who are planning to go abroad.
- Language proficient students should apply to one of the Language Based Programs (i.e. Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, German, and French). Students in the Language Based Programs are expected to speak and interact in their target language whenever possible in Thatcher.
- Students who are not proficient in one of the languages should apply to the Global Culture Program.
- Course Requirements: In support of the academic component of the program, each semester, all students MUST enroll in the designated weekly, two-credit course associated with their specific program. more…