My favorite part was being exposed to so much information about cultures and traveling, meeting new people, and going with my friends. 
World Languages Day will return in 2013!
A number of logistical complications have forced World Languages Day to take a hiatus in 2012. However, the staff remains committed to this great event and WLD will return in April 2013 better than ever! In the meantime, we will be exploring options for offering “virtual” sessions for 2012. If your school is interested in taking part in the small pilot program, please contact us!
Photos from 2011 Online
The Photo Gallery has been updated to include pictures from WLD 2011. Check it out!
You can also explore galleries of other past years to see how much fun participants have while speaking new languages, learning about new cultures, and making new friends! If you're a past participant, maybe you'll even spot yourself!
MSU is the World!
Michigan State University is known worldwide for its commitment to international education in an era of ever-increasing globalization. With more than 260 study abroad programs and approximately 40 languages offered on campus, MSU is one of the leading universities in the country for internationalizing the student experience.
In April 2013, MSU will again invite hundreds of high school students, teachers, administrators, and parents to campus to explore a world of languages during the Eighth Annual World Languages Day. Free to all participants, this day-long conference will focus on the experiences that languages offer, and highlight the opportunities available for language and international study at MSU.
After an engaging opening plenary session, participants will attend a variety of fun and informational sessions throughout the day. See Activities and Schedule for further details about the day.
What is WLD? Watch this video!
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Play the video above by clicking on the 'Play' icon in the middle of the image, or download the high-quality World Languages Day video here. (Quicktime is required to play this video download.)
Free WLD Guidebook Available
The Center for Language Education and Research (CLEAR), along with co-authors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Minnesota, has published a free guidebook entitled "Celebrating the World's Languages: A Guide to Creating a World Languages Day Event." This free downloadable PDF walks readers through the steps of creating an event similar to the ones held at these three universities. It is intended for institutions interested in beginning their own version of this event in other states. Learn more and download the guide here.
