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  • How can I meet with an adviser?
  • How do I know what level of language class to register for?
  • How do I get credit for my study abroad?
  • How do I declare a Major/Minor?
  • What is required for a Major/Minor?
  • Where can I study abroad?
  • What is required for Departmental Honors?
  • What is the Capstone Project?
  • Can I  still take a course if there is a time conflict?
  • Can I earn a major in the Scandinavian Department Remotely?
  • I have some books/newspapers/documents in a Nordic/Baltic language. Can I donate them to the Department?
  • I found some old papers written in a Nordic/Baltic language. Is there someone in the Department who can translate them for me?
  • I know a little bit of a Nordic/Baltic language and would like to study more. Unfortunately I cannot attend all of the regular class meetings. Can I still study the language?
  • My teenager needs to satisfy their language requirement for high school and learned some from an exchange student. Does the Department offer exams for credit?
  • I am looking for a Nordic/Baltic language speaking nanny. Are there any students who might be interested?
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