Student Organizations

Carthage has more than 85 student groups and organizations through which students can get involved, explore possible careers, meet other students, work closely with faculty advisors, and perform community service. See a full list of Carthage student organizations.

International Friendship Society

IFS brings together U.S. citizens and students from around the world. Members share cultural differences with each other, the College and the community. The group sponsors presentations and special programs for the Carthage community. One of its main goals is to increase cultural awareness on campus.

Alpha Mu Gamma

Alpha Mu Gamma is the national honorary foreign language fraternity. The society celebrates the cultural differences of our global society and honors those who have excelled academically in foreign languages. This is achieved through the sponsoring of campus educational and social events. Their major annual event is National Foreign Language Week.

German Club & Language Circle

Stammtisch, the language circle, allows students studying German to gather for conversation, usually over lunch. The German Club holds culture nights with movies and German food, during which everyone speaks German. The club hopes to take a trip to a German opera.

Japanese Club

The Japanese Club is for students who are interested in Japanese culture. Members play games to practice their Japanese language skills, watch Japanese movies, and take trips to Japanese restaurants in the Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington Heights, Ill., and elsewhere.

Mesa Espanola

Mesa Espanola, or Spanish Table, is a weekly lunch for students who are studying Spanish, have studied abroad, or are just interested in speaking the language. Students and faculty gather at 11:45 a.m. every Tuesday and 12:15 p.m. every Friday in the Carthage cafeteria. Students can use the Spanish that they are learning, reminisce about studying abroad, or just talk with other students in Spanish. The Spanish Table is run by Professor Ed Montanaro and is open to all.

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Student Voices

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Study Abroad

Students who major in a modern language at Carthage must spend a full semester or year abroad. Read more ...