A professor teaches in Berlin, IPD

NU student in Uganda, IPD

In Japan, fashion can sometimes be out-of-ordinary

NU student gives a presentation at Global Health event, IPD

Meeting the locals in Uganda, IPD

A guide in Berlin engages NU students, IPD

Two students test some new calligraphy brushes, ink, and paper in one of Kresge's Chinese classes. , Mark Schaefer

A NU student gets to teach students in Uganda, IPD

Three quarters of the world’s population speak two or more languages.

Knowing only English substantially limits your global communication skills. Speaking a second (or third or fourth!) language broadens your horizons, opening many different doors for you. In addition to the obvious cognitive and intellectual benefits, being multilingual and intercultural increases employment opportunities. Government and national security agencies are in constant search for bilingual workers; multinational corporations, NGOs, and non-profits prefer multilingual candidates with global experience. Bilingual health professionals are always in high demand.  Moreover, graduate study and academic fellowships often require substantial foreign language skills.

Learn more about the benefits of being multilingual and how you can get started (or continue) with languages right here at Northwestern.

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