CONTACT US:
CLA Career Services
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email: cclc@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-7577
fax: 612-625-4832
hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
CLA Career Services are offered through
the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
CCLC Staff
Resource Room
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What can I do with a major in...
French and Italian Studies?
You can do a lot with this major! French and Italian Studies majors go on to successful careers in business, academics, advocacy, politics, government, publishing, the arts, research, and much more.
See also our Web pages for French Studies and Italian Studies. French and Italian Studies allows you to combine your interests in both areas. To learn more, contact the Department of French and Italian.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by our office in 135 Johnston Hall. Our popular "What Can I Do With a Major in ___?" binders are filled with information about every major in CLA. These binders are updated regularly and contain more information than we can provide here. When you visit, you can also get individual assistance as you explore majors and career paths.
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Common Career Titles for this Major
- Civil Service manager
- Diplomat
- Foreign Correspondent
- Historian
- Intelligence Officer
- International Business Consultant
- International Development Consultant
- Language Researcher
- Librarian
- Professor
- Teacher
- Translator/Interpreter
- Travel Agent
- United Nations Officer
- World Health Organization Officer
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
French and Italian Studies majors develop skills that are applicable to a wide variety of careers. These skills include:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Cross-cultural knowledge and understanding
- Critical thinking and creative problem-solving
- Ability to formulate clear and persuasive messages
- Listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively
- Ability to speak another language
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Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work related to this major, the Career and Community Learning Center can help. Advisors at our 345 Fraser Hall office can help you find a related volunteer position. By volunteering in the community, you can work for a good cause, explore career options, gain experience, and build your professional network.
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