Some other things to keep in mind when you want to become a zoologist: 1  Career opportunities after graduate school do exist, but most are assistant positions or technician positions. 2  You will need a doctoral degree in zoology in order to become a research scientists or apply for any teaching positions in the field.
To add to that list, I would say that religion was also one of the ways French spread to some other countries. The Catholic church expanded in many ways, in many places, and among its missionaries there were certainly some French speakers.
If you are a native English speaker, one of the best reasons to learn French is to help you understand your own language. Although English is a Germanic language, French has had an enormous impact on it. In fact, French is the largest donor of foreign words in English.