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From: lkmason@rs6000.cmp.ilstu.edu (Lindsay K. Mason)
Subject: Re: Where do I Start?
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Date: Sun, 19 Feb 1995 23:15:06 GMT
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phg$2517@altair.selu.edu wrote:
:   Learning another language has been of particular interest for me recently.

: The problem is that I am a Government major at a small school and don't

: know what avenues to take.  I am not sure that a couple of 3 hour courses in

: German or Spanish are going tom, get me anywhere.  Also, what types of career

: opportunities could one expect relying on language alone.(besides 4 year
: degree)
:                                               Jason


    since u r intrested in gov't and languages, how 'bout b-ing a translator
for  the  u.n.? or  working in an english consulate in a foreign county? with
that combination, the possibilities r almost endless. you'd be syrprised at how
far a lang can take you. good luck.


                                        lindsay
                                          lkmason@rs6000.cmp.ilstu.edu
