Going Global: Student View

Robert Hudson

Junior

“We should learn Chinese because half the world speaks it. It’s the most spoken language in the world. If we spoke Chinese, we could make easier business deals and get ahead in technology because the world is becoming more technology-based.”

Andrea Roth

Junior

“I believe that English is the common language, but since America is such a diverse country, that no language should be discriminated against and that all languages are important to the success of our country.”

Racquel Joseph

Junior

“Definitely Spanish. It’s the fastest-growing population in the U.S. It’s definitely the most practical, and it has a rich culture behind it. As you enter business and can speak another language, that is another market. As the Hispanic culture grows, they become more important to our economy.”

Jonathan Rutledge

Senior

“China is certainly a powerhouse, and communicating in Chinese could prove a big asset when searching for a job. Students hoping to minister [there] will be much more successful if they can speak the native language.”

Colleen Martin

Junior

“I think Americans should learn Arabic. I just think it would be a useful language. Communication with Arabic-speaking countries is not seen as important as learning Chinese or Japanese or languages that will help our economy. The U.S. is involved with Arabic-speaking nations, and verbal communication is essential.”