Turn what you study into what you can do.

A degree in Germanic & Slavic Studies prepares you to communicate across cultures, analyze complex ideas, and adapt in a changing world. Those abilities open doors in business, public service, education, communications, research, nonprofit work, and globally connected organizations.

Build Your Career Pathway

There is no single route from a humanities degree to a career. Your pathway takes shape as you combine language study and disciplinary knowledge with opportunities to apply what you learn. Internships, study abroad, research, campus activities, and community involvement can help you explore your interests, build your network, and demonstrate your abilities to employers.

Start where you are. Talk with faculty and advisors about courses, internships, study abroad, and campus resources that fit your interests and goals.

Skills That Translate

You are building career-ready skills throughout your degree—even when your courses might not look like job preparation. Reading closely, interpreting evidence, presenting an argument, collaborating on a project, and navigating another language or cultural context are all experiences you can translate for employers.

Make Your Skills Visible

Employers can recognize your skills only when you connect them to evidence. In your résumé, cover letter, and interviews, go beyond listing courses or experiences. Use specific examples to show how you have solved problems, collaborated with others, communicated effectively, adapted to new situations, and worked across cultures. These examples become compelling stories that strengthen your applications and interviews.

Featured Alumni

Ashley Veazey, Class of '24