Foreign Language College Degrees Pay Off
American foreign policy has taken thousands of Americans overseas, and our economy is increasingly dependant on foreign goods. Those with fluency in a foreign language are reaping the benefits of America's foreign involvement through high-paying jobs and high-power government positions.
Demand for Language College Degrees
The LA times recently ran an article on how enrollment in Arabic language classes throughout colleges across the country has exploded since the U.S. occupied Iraq. The article pointed out that a similar thing happened when Russia launched the first Satellite, Sputnik, into orbit. Students then were clamoring to learn the Russian language.Students Predict Future Jobs in Foreign Lands
It is apparent that those students wanting to learn Arabic are confident that there will be a high level of U.S. involvement in the Middle East for a long time to come, and that this involvement will lead to corporate jobs, diplomatic careers, and military positions in that region. Learning Arabic could make them incredibly valuable down the road.Earn and Online Degree in a Foreign Language
If you want to get in on the U.S action happening abroad, consider picking up a second language or earning a college degree in a foreign language. If you are currently out of school and looking for a career abroad, you may want to consider earning your degree online. There are many schools that offer languages from a distance learning format. Online degree programs are very popular among working professionals because they offer more academic flexibility than traditional programs. Students can do the work from their computers at home during their free time, instead of having to attend nightly classes on college campuses that may be far away from their homes or offices.Source:
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Kirk Bangstad is a singer living in Chicago, IL. Having received his B.A. in Government at Harvard, Kirk previously worked as a management consultant.
