| hmmm... well, merributt, persian=farsi, and it's very difficult for americans to get there, esp to volunteer, so it's not worth it except for security.
honestly, chinese is awesome for business, but it's not worth it for what you want to do. Chinese is SO difficult- I've put hundreds of hours into it, and lived in Taiwan for a year, and still can't read a children's book. You need to really love the language to study it. Also, China is so rich- there are many other countries that need your help more.
French is an excellent option. You've got a huge portion of Africa, as well as some parts of the Carribbean and Asia, to work in with French. Spanish is also great. I say stick with those languages. Arabic, like Chinese, is extremely difficult (I study it as well), and is not worth it unless you're absolutely sure about it. Also, Arab countries, though many are poor, tend not to be as poor as French-speaking African countries. |