Learning a language at Calvin goes beyond the classroom. Below are just some of the community events that will immerse you in the language and culture you're studying.
French activity highlights
- As part of the university's chapel series, a special French chapel will be held each semester
- Pause Caf茅 is held at different times in the afternoon (depends on the week) for a half hour. It is held in a classroom in Hiemenga Hall, to be announced at the beginning of the fall semester. You can take a break for French conversation with an upper level French student leader and fellow French students. For specific dates and times, check out our events page.
- The World Languages Christmas party is held every year. Join fellow classmates and World Languages faculty for treats and songs from France and across the world.
- Senior Breakfast takes place in May and is an opportunity for French seniors to congratulate one another and celebrate their academic accomplishment over some good food.
- The French Film Festival takes place in September and features some of the best new films to emerge from French cinema.