I would like to stress the value of having such a close-knit and dedicated modern languages department at the university. The staff knew everyone by name and no problem was too big for any member of the team. Their teaching methods and attentive attitudes made each student feel part of a community. Small class sizes meant that attention to individual progress was so efficient. All of this combined made not only my academic journey a smooth one, but it meant that I was able to build lifelong friendships with my classmates. I would highly recommend my course and the university to others.