Learning multiple languages has so many benefits. Studies have shown people who are multilingual are less likely to fully develop dementia. But it also has emotional benefits! Learning languages can also lessen anxiety in unfamiliar situations and promote motivation and optimism.
Princeton is on board with this secret! Their students are required to learn another language regardless if they are coming into the university knowing a second language already. In this way, the university can prepare it’s students for a competitive global market.
https://theconversation.com/how-learning-a-new-language-improves-tolerance-68472