Research Spotlight - Felix Ruda

Author: Jillian Snyder

A student wearing a dark green San Francisco sweatshirt and glasses leans over a desk, writing in a spiral notebook with a pen.  An open textbook and other study materials lay on the desk. A bunk bed is visible in the background.

Name: Felix Ruda

Major(s): Math and Physics
Research Location: His bedroom!

Felix spent six weeks learning German. He was able to test into third-semester German with the help of an A1-level Goethe Institut course and other study methods, including a textbook and DeepL translation.

Felix says, "Before this summer, I had never self-taught myself a language from scratch. My German learning taught me discipline and enhanced my study habits, cultural awareness, and ability to communicate confidently."