With over 150 countries represented at Columbia, it is no surprise that the University must meet a vast array of language needs. For children of immigrants, learning their native language can mean a greater cultural connection. In this episode, reporter Sophia Cordoba speaks with professors and students alike to understand what it means to live and learn as a heritage speaker. 
​​Credits:
• Edited by Claire Schnatterbeck
• Produced by Julia Hay
• Music by Obi Okoli
• Illustration by Cassie Wang
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The Cradle of the Bomb: Columbia University and the Origins of the Manhattan Project

By investigating the past and present of Columbia University through audio projects, The Ear aims to uncover rich, controversial, and enduring stories that may be otherwise hidden from the community. The Ear is a podcast of the Columbia Daily Spectator, the undergraduate newspaper at Columbia.