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Skip to contentEast Asian Languages and CulturesMenu Close Search UndergraduateGraduateEALC PhD & MA programsStudent ResourcesEventsNamed Lecture SeriesOur PeopleFaculty BookshelfLet your curiosity lead the way:Apply TodayHomeCoursesRecent NewsContact UsAlumni Arts & Sciences Graduate Studies in A&SCareers & Outcomes Why EALC?Career CenterAlumni OutcomesAlumni UpdatesWhat are you going to do with that? Students elect to major in EALC (and previously, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean) because they are fascinated by the cultures. They are drawn to the challenges of learning a new language. They want to step beyond the usual subjects explored in their high school classes.  Whatever their reasons, students will find that a major in EALC opens doors to diverse and exciting pathways. The majority of our students remain in the United States after graduation and find employment in the business sector, education, government, IT, and more. Many use the skills that they have mastered to go onto further education in business, law, the humanities, and medicine. All will affirm that their major in EALC helped prepare them to be global citizens. The fact of the matter is that not only do our majors teach you about East Asian cultures, they teach you how to think. Recent scientific research on the brain suggests that learning foreign languages makes students smarter overall. Among the many benefits, it increases mental focus, reading and writing abilities, and even improves mathematical skills. There is a correlation between language learning and students’ ability to hypothesize in science. It is no wonder then, that many employers are impressed by our majors. They appreciate the fortitude and intelligence our students have demonstrated in mastering difficult languages. The languages that we offer—Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, and Korean—are among the five most demanding languages for native English speakers to learn. Beyond the MajorOur graduates find employment all over the world Career CenterRegister for HandshakeHandshake is a career management system where you can search and apply for jobs, internships, and co-ops, manage your applications, and RSVP for programs and workshops. On Handshake, you can also upload and submit application materials such as resumes, cover letters, and other supporting materials like writing samples and portfolios.Visit the Career Link Website Browse Resources and ToolsThe Career Center has an abundant amount of resources and guides to help you along your journey.Career Center Resources and Tools Make an Appointment Don&＃039;t be shy - whether you&＃039;re just starting to think of options or have a specific path in mind, it&＃039;s easy to meet with a career advisor! The Career Center&＃039;s online tool lets you schedule an appointment at any time and help find the right advisor to get started.Schedule an Appointment What our alumni are up to nowPost-grad employers AIC Education Capital One Curology Delta Air Lines Epic Foreign Service Institute GoBuyside IBM JET (Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program) KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) McCaskill for Missouri Morningstar, Inc. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency National Security Agency Shearwater International Teach for America U.S. Department of Justice   Internships Apollo Medical Optics, Inc. Bain & Company, Inc. Capital One Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) Curology Gap Inc Harvard University Human Intonations International Institute of St. Louis JCI (Junior Chamber International) MathWorks, Inc., The Morningstar, Inc. Project Jian Qiao Public Broadcasting Service Safe Kids Worldwide Sage Corps U.S. Federal Government Washington University in St. Louis Wasserman Media Group   Job Titles Analyst Consultant Education Consultant Language Specialist Marketing Intern Multi-Disciplined Language Analyst Morningstar Development Program Paralegal Recruitment Sourcing Specialist Research And Publications Intern Researcher Software Tester Teacher   Recent Graduate School Placements University of California - San Francisco University of Illinois - Chicago University of British Columbia Peking University Trinity College Washington University in St. Louis Alumni Reflections Kenyah Calhoun, Korean &＃039;17 Kenyah Calhoun, NA Social Media Program Manager at IBM"As the only HR employee in my onboarding group at IBM, I knew I had to find a commonality that was not work-related to make some connections on my first day. During one of the group activities, I learned that two of the other new hires in my group happened to be Korean. In the past, I may have hesitated to breach the conversation topic, but with all the conversation practice I had during college in- and outside of the classroom, it was almost second nature. I took the leap and ended up meeting my good friend Diane... She had studied at Duke and was a great help to me and my social beginnings in North Carolina... Majoring in Korean could open up a whole new world in which you can connect with others, successfully achieve a personal goal, or comfort someone in their time of need. Today, even the most remote connections could be the key to your next career move or life goal, so take the chance and learn a language that will bring you into this small world." Michael Collins, Chinese &＃039;18 Michael Collins, Graduate Student at Peking University"During my four years at WashU, the members of the Chinese section challenged me to think critically about past and present problems facing our world through rigorous and engaging classes and extracurricular activities. Because the Chinese program is relatively small, I had access to professors and resources that other larger departments never provided to me. The professors took an active interest in my success and went above and beyond to support my development as a student. With a heavy emphasis on studying culture and language, the Chinese section gave me a great foundation from which I could pursue a graduate degree in Chinese history at Yenching Academy at Peking University (北京大学燕京学堂)."   Andrew Wellen, Japanese &＃039;18Andrew Wellen"It was only after I studied abroad and started applying to medical schools that I realized all of the other ways majoring in Japanese has helped me. Even though I know I will likely not get much practical use out of the Japanese language as a doctor, by continuing studying the language, I have reached a greater level of cultural competency, changed the way I think about communication, and improved my ability to overcome language and cultural barriers. In addition, it has helped me stand out as a medical school applicant; at nearly all of my interviews, “Why Japanese?” was one of the first topics that came up. Studying abroad gave me a sense of independence, and being so far from home gave me the opportunity to explore myself like never before, which served as a great starting point and heavily influenced what I wanted to say in my personal statement when I applied to medical schools."     Keep in Touch Are you a prospective student interested in learning more about careers? Or an EALC graduate with news to share? 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