WHY STUDY A LANGUAGE AT GMIT?

By studying French, German, Spanish, or Irish while at GMIT you will gain:

1. Employment Advantage in a Global Economy
Your language skills will stand out on your CV and give you a real advantage.

Employers will value the transferable skills that you'll have acquired in the language class. Language is the accessory for your future career:

	Sales and Marketing	The Media
	Banking and Finance	Heritage
	IT	Tourism and Travel
	Management (Multinationals)	Hospitality

2. A Competitive Edge
Did you know that studying a language will improve your skills in maths and English? Research has shown that when you learn a new language, you develop multiple skills that employers look for:         

	Good communication skills	Insight into another culture
	Critical thinking	Self-reliance
	Creative thinking	Adaptability

3. Knowledge of New Cultures
Make the world your oyster and connect with other cultures! When you speak another language, you see the world in a different way and find it easier to:

Travel abroad

Interact  with people from different cultures

Understand your own cultural background

Respect and develop relationships in a multicultural society

Going to college isn't just about acquiring specialist knowledge in a main discipline; it's about broadening your knowledge as well.

Learn a language in GMIT!