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- Competitiveness in the Job Market – Being fluent in another language not only looks great on a résumé, putting you two steps ahead of your competition, but also opens doors to employment opportunities that require some skill with a foreign language. Employers will view you as a very important contributor to the success of their business, especially on an international scale. Bilingual employees are favored in a variety of professions ranging from health care and social work to education and law.
- Jobs in Other Countries – Many students have a desire to travel and work when they graduate from college. Some travel and find jobs teaching English temporarily. There are many opportunities for careers abroad working for the Peace Corp, the United Nations and other international organizations.
- Educational Requirement – In the modern world of education, all major universities, including Chapman University, require students to complete at least a year’s worth of study in a foreign language to enhance their educational experience. Administrators have long recognized the value of expanded views that include knowledge of foreign cultures as well as languages.
- Graduate School – Some graduate schools require a higher level of proficiency in a foreign language in order to be admitted into certain programs such as comparative literature and music studies.
- Personal Enjoyment –The very first time you are able to carry on a real conversation in a new language, you get a great sense of achievement and satisfaction. Learning about the unique traditions and interesting parts of a new culture is exciting and fun. Also, studying a new language will open your mind to new ideas and broader points of view. So, try it!
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