“My professors at Lehman taught me to believe in myself and never give up, and because of their encouragement and guidance, I always felt that I could succeed. Expressing and exchanging ideas in my language, Spanish, is one of the best feelings in the world.”

- Candy González, Spanish B.A. and Teaching Spanish M.A.

"I enjoyed my experience at Lehman as a Japanese Minor. I was able to travel to Japan, and after I graduated, I applied to the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program. After experiencing my dream of living in Japan, I plan on getting a master’s degree in education.

-Araina Stoll, Japanese Minor

“The professors here are inspiring, dedicated, caring, and personable professors who made it possible for me to become a New York State Certified Spanish teacher. I will eternally be grateful for my experiences and education at Lehman College.”

- Ricardo Jurado, Spanish B.A. and Teaching Spanish M.A.

“Studying Japanese at Lehman College has been a rewarding and fulfilling experience, all thanks to the support of our passionate and dedicated teachers.”

-Alexander Quezada, Japanese Minor

"I enjoyed exploring the language and learning the proper tools to analyze novels and poetry, as I learned more about my identity and culture"

- Paula Castro, Spanish B.A. and Spanish M.A.

“I feel that the master's in Spanish literature is a hidden gem within Lehman. Lehman offered me the opportunity to pursue a master's in Spanish literature with professors from different countries and continents, leading to a vast experience.”

- Markela Khosrowshahi, Spanish M.A.