I’m surprised that not more college students are taking language lessons. When I ask some students about it, they answer me with a quizzical look in their faces. Why would they study something that isn’t required of them?
Fact is, there are numerous reasons why you might want to study a new language while you’re in college. Here are some of them:
- A second language can be a major upside in your field. Learn more about your field and see how learning a second language can make a difference in your future career. Acquiring Mandarin or Spanish skills , for instance, could mean a whole new career opportunity for some people, depending on what they’re specializing in.
- You’re already in school with innumerable learning facilities at your disposal, so why not make the most of them? There will never be another time in your life when you can have this much time to devote to learning things on your own (unless you strike gold in your backyard at 25). If you’re not taking advantage of your opportunities now, you might end up regretting them.
- You have access to student discounts. As a student, you have access to student software discounts, which can bring down the costs of expensive language software programs in a huge way. You won’t get the same opportunity after you leave academe, so make good use of it.
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