All 400+ students taking language classes in French, German, Spanish or Chinese in the fall get the opportunity to run in Central College's version of the Amazing Race, completing challenges in each of the "countries" they visit. They might learn an Austrian folk dance (right)...

Each year the language houses sponsor formal dinners for each language group--French, German and Spanish. The language assistants and students in the houses plan the menu and lead cultural activities such as slides, games or music. One of the dinners is usually held during the spring visit of the directors of the international programs.