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Besides enhancing future travel and enjoyment of the arts, there are many professional reasons to learn French while at university. According to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "Throughout the world today, there are a little over 180 million French speakers (whose native or second language is French) and 82.5 million people learn French as a foreign language in their national educational systems, and 650,000 of them, through networks of French cultural and educational overseas bodies." While many people maintain that English is the language of choice for conducting international business, it is nevertheless true that learning the language and culture of international business partners is seen as going the extra mile, as making an effort to meet people halfway, and often these little gestures help to strike a business deal or win out over others who haven't made that effort. Knowledge of French in fact prepares students to compete in the global economy and enhances career opportunities in many fields. Pairing a French major with a second major such as Art History, Political Science, English, History, Biology, Business, and Economics makes students more marketable.
