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Taking classes after graduation?
I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with picking up courses after graduation. I graduated in August. I'm now looking at graduate programs, and it looks like I'm going to need to learn German (no small task) to do most of my research. Since the grad programs I'm looking at (for History) require at least one language anyway, I'm considering picking up the German certificate at Pitt. (Yes, I know I should have done it while I was doing my undergrad degree.) I thought it would provide a great survey of the language and culture, which would be helpful for my grad work.

As I already graduated, I was wondering if anyone could offer any information about this. I emailed OAFA, but obviously will not be hearing back from them until January. Any ideas about receiving financial aid for a certificate? I know the OAFA website lists that as an eligibility requirement.

Thanks in advance, and Happy Holidays to all of you out there.

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