Why Learn a Second Language?

"Other cultures provide different ways of looking at the world and our place in it. They show why what you or your culture think of as 'right' might not be. Other cultures also show how we all have a lot and I mean a lot in common."

-Ali, Sibtain

If you want to work abroad in the future,

studying abroad in that country allows you the chance to make connections with people that live there.

Chances are some of these people might be able to give you advice for finding a job or even give out a good word for you.

Studying abroad gives you hands on experience 

without the long-term commitment needed to live abroad.

For example:

How to navigate in a country that possibly 

How to set up a life far away from your family

Being able to see what is available in the stores 

Understanding the country's currency

How to handle cultural differences

There are many things that are

not available in your home country,

but you can find in other countries:
food, food presentation,

books, movies, and newspapers.

One can always find stuff

that you can’t find

anywhere else in the world.

doesn’t speak your language

of that country