First REAL Post

Why do so many people in the United States take a foreign language?

This is something I've never fully understood. I take a foreign language (Spanish) for pure enjoyment; I like  learning languages. However, it seems like everyone around the world knows English. In foreign nations, most people involved in the industries of business and tourism speak English. And why would an American visit a foreign country, besides for vacation or business purposes? Clearly, it is more important that people in other countries learn English than we learn other languages. Maybe so many people here take a foreign language in high school because they think it'll help them get into a good college. Or, maybe they just think it's important to know another language. But at the same time, if it's so important, then why isn't it a requirement to take a foreign language at New Trier?

First Post

This is my first post! Yeah!