學外語能有多重要？表白的時候你就知道了！
本文為Dyad導師David Pichardo原創作品，Dyad特約稿件，轉載請註明。
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我能多用幾種語言
花式說「我愛你」
就不會
單身到了現在！
如果你喜愛一門語言或者是一種外國文化，而你剛好又看見了這篇文章，那麼我希望這篇文章燃起你的熱情，考慮主修或輔修一門語言。
為什麼要學習一門語言？我們都知道，世上充滿了語言，而學會一門外語代表著你時刻準備與全球數億人交流，同時能提升你的分析能力和表達能力。隨著如今經濟全球化趨勢愈加明顯，對那些會說不同語言的人來說，機會也越來越多。如果你有志出國工作，那麼一門外語對你有很大的助益。
學習一門外語使你有能力與更多的人交流，給你一個學習新文化的機會，會讓你比其他許多人有優勢。如上所述，在全球化的勞動力大軍中，學習一種語言有助於你脫穎而出。它可以讓你成為研究生或工作中的明星，成為獨一無二的候選人。
大多數學校和公司都看重多才多藝的人，能說另一種語言也是其中之一。因此，每一個想改善簡歷或尋求挑戰的人，想要打開更多機會大門的人，都應該考慮在學校學習外語。
如果你擔心語言作為一個主修專業不太適合你，那麼，考慮一下輔修吧。即使你處於自然科學或者其他不可能直接受益的領域，攻讀一個外語學位都可以很好的增色自己的申請書。一個人可以修習多個專業，比如，主修化學工程，再獲得法語的雙學位。或者主修化學工程，再輔修考取法語的第二學位。
對於那些沒有充足時間完成主修課程，和不打算長期使用英語的人來說，輔修是一個很好的選擇。
講真，在任何的大學課程中，語言課是最有靈活性甚至是冒險的課程。怎麼說？如數學系的學生早已厭倦獨自在校上著密集的專業課，那麼他可以通過學習西班牙語輔修課程，到西班牙或美國南部體驗生活。我曾經就趁著學習法語文化，在巴黎生活了一段時間。事實上，一些出國留學項目可能有強制性的語言要求，所以如果你有一個想去的地方，一門語言可以幫你到達那裡！
雖然多學一個主修或輔修課程會耗費許多的時間和精力，但是這個決定依然值得考慮。會講多國語言是一種寶貴的財富，在未來的職業生涯中非常有用。同時，了解不同的文化和習俗，可以加深地社會的認識，豐富自己的生活圈。
對留學生來說，學習第三種語言會使你更具競爭力。考慮主修或輔修一門外語，你肯定不會後悔的！
後附英文原文：
Why You Should Consider Majoring or Minoring in a Language
There are several hard decisions in the journey to graduation from college. One of the most difficult is choosing whether to major or minor in a specific subject, especially because many schools tend to have an overwhelming number of programs available for credit. Chances are that if you"re here, you already have an appreciation for languages and foreign cultures, but if you"re just here by chance, I hope this article will convince you to at least consider majoring or minoring in a language while in school.
Why study a foreign language??As we all know, the world is full of languages, and by learning a new language, you will instantly be able to communicate with potentially hundreds of millions of new people around the globe!?But, studying a foreign language can also improve your analytic and interpretive capacities, and with today』s economy becoming more global, many more opportunities exist for those able to converse in different languages.?If you"re thinking of working abroad during your career, a language can help you get there faster!?
Studying a foreign language will give you the ability to communicate with more people.?It will give you an opportunity to learn about a new culture. It will give you an advantage over many others. As mentioned above, in our globalized workforce, learning a language helps give you an edge. For example, it could make you a more stellar, unique candidate for graduate school or for a job.?A majority of schools and companies admire diversity, and those that can speak another language tend to be more diverse.?Consequently, anybody looking to improve their resume or looking to perhaps challenge himself/herself, or even looking to simply open more doors to opportunities, should consider the study of a foreign language at school.
So, concerned that a major isn"t quite for you? Consider a minor, even if you"re in the sciences or fields you think might not directly benefit.?For those that are intent in their major of choice, pursuing a foreign language degree can nicely augment their application. One does not have to solely be a foreign language major.?One could major in Chemical Engineering, for example, and additionally major in French. Alternatively, one could choose to major in Chemical Engineering and simply minor in French.?
A minor may be a more suitable alternative for those that do not have as much time to complete the major requirements or for those who may simply not be interested in using the language on a long-term basis.?
I"ve used some science examples above, but, really, languages allow for flexibility within any college curriculum (and could allow for some adventures).?How? Well, a Math major may grow tired of solely taking Math-intensive courses at school. By pursuing a minor in Spanish, the student may be ableto?travel to Spain or South America to dedicate a semester to the study of Spanish and take a break?from the Math. This is an opportunity I myself took advantage of when I dedicated an entire semester to the study of French and Francophone culture while living abroad in Paris. In fact, some study abroad programs may have mandatory language requirements, so if you have a dream destination, a language minor or major may help you get there!?
Although adding a major or a minor certainly will take much time and effort, it is very much worth at least considering. Speaking multiple languages is an invaluable asset that could prove useful in future career endeavors. Moreover, studying another culture can be very fruitful. Learning the history and customs of another people can provide one with a greater understanding of society and the diversity that exists in the world around us. For international students, learning a third language will only make you even more competitive. Consider majoring or minoring in a foreign language…you will definitely not regret it!
Dyad Mentorship達雁教育諮詢（原身為ChaseFuture），是一家創辦於劍橋大學的在線全球導師教育平台。導師資源來自哈佛、耶魯、劍橋等常春藤及G5世界頂尖名校，助力全球學生，推開世界排名前25的殿堂級名校之門。我們專註於啟發敢于思考的21世紀青年學生們進行自我探索、留學諮詢和職業規劃，實現他們的潛能和夢想。過去5年內，我們協助1900多位學生申請到夢校，並申請到累計美金24,126,512 （約人民幣157,888,719）的獎學金！
一億五千萬：我們協助學生申請到的獎學金累計金額達美金24,126,512美元（約人民幣157,888,719）的獎學金！
2,000：服務約2000名來自世界各地的學生
305：協助學生申請到全球305所學校
37：37%進入世界前25大名校
23：23個國家的名校
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