Having chatted to a number of students to get their take on studying a new language abroad, we've compiled a list of the top five reasons to choosing to pursue language study. 

Studying a language abroad provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and immerse yourself in another culture. It’s a gateway to a whole range of new knowledge and experiences, giving you a perspective on the world that you may not have had before. In addition, it allows you to gain a better understanding of your own language and culture.

Studying a language abroad does not necessarily mean focusing on the language of the country in which you are based. Many universities have a wide range of language courses that you can pursue at a tertiary level, from Italian to Mandarin.  A language can be extremely useful for your career prospects and mobility once you have graduated.

One of the significant benefits of a language course can be the opportunity to study in another country at a partner university from your own. This is usually done so that you can speak and learn in an environment in which the language you’ve chosen to focus on is widely spoken.  Language courses offer a double study abroad opportunity.

Language learning activates key areas of the brain that stimulate the cognition and assist in the development of key skills like memory, agility and multitasking.

Learning a language can be invaluable in that it introduces you to a range of new people and places. You’ll have the opportunity to make friends, become an excellent communicator and socially adaptable. Language learning is in fact a combination of various disciplines including sociology, anthropology and history.