Fu-Shan (Sam) Yen
Current Student
"The M.A. in Translation & Interpreting Studies at U of I is the program for those who aim to be professional translators/interpreters. First and foremost, it offers courses about professional skills and theories in the T & I field. For instance, I took many great courses relating to Translation and Interpreting, and all of them aimed to equip me with the skill set an aspiring translator/interpreter needs in my future. In addition to the courses, flexibility is another advantage I like. Take me as an example. Although I started my study on the track of translation for professions, I could also take courses other than translation, say Community Interpreting and Conference Interpreting, which has immensely expanded my knowledge. Last but not least, what’s better than learning in a multilingual culture? I have classmates speaking French, Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Italian, and German, and I’m always excited to learn new things from different cultures. To put it simply, the T & I program at U of I has prepared me to advance in my career in the T & I field!"