<p>It’s true that if you want to go abroad to a program with a language requirement, you need to consider that early on. </p>
<p>However, Smith only requires four semesters of language for its own JYA programs (Florence, Paris, Geneva, Hamburg). The programs that are in other countries and run by other schools or independent programs, often don’t have a language requirement or one that’s as stringent as the 4 semester rule for Smith programs. </p>
<p>Intro language classes are five credits, and they usually are five days a week (intro arabic however is three days a week and four credits). But after that, your language courses will be twice or three days a week.</p>