A student, of any subject or program, in the competitive world of today, should try to learn at least one foreign language which can serve either professionally, socially or personally.
Professional Benefits
This is the foremost reason why a student should take up the learning of a foreign language, specifically a popular one. Many jobs and professions today require you to travel abroad to various nations quite regularly. At such places, though English serves as the medium of communication, the knowledge of the local language only enhances your chances of getting the project from your company in the first place and impressing the client to get the coveted project in the second place. Also, there are many professions that are based on knowledge of such languages, like that of a translator. Such jobs typically demand you to know international languages like French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese, etc.
Social Benefits
In the world of an extensive knowledge base and people around you who are highly educated, capable and efficient in skills, this is one of the easiest ways to impress and also serves other vital purposes. With the gates of every country open to foreigners, foreigners coming into your nation and you visiting other countries of the world, this knowledge only leads to better communication. Such communication, as mentioned earlier definitely has a professional benefit, but also helps build contacts, enjoy the locale better, and get the real taste of the culture. On the other hand, if you are able to communicate with those who visit your country in their native language, you make them feel welcome, wanted, and can knit a close bond.
Personal Benefits
Knowing any foreign language is an intellectual boost.
It has also been proved that this has a scientific element to it. When you learn a new language, it enhances your brainpower, and your capability to understand, comprehend, and absorb. Also, it makes you sharper and keener. Science students should especially learn new languages as it helps in such subjects by making the brain more receptive to scientific concepts. Your ability to memorize and remember also increases.
