The standard of living in German speaking countries is among the highest on Earth. To be a scientist . A majority of the world's scientists have come from or studied in German-speaking countries. Many new scientific discoveries happen in German-speaking countries and much scientific information is only available in German. The newest elements on the Periodic Table were just discovered by a German scientist.
Universities encourage science majors to learn German.
To be a great musician . Most of the western world's famous composers and musicians came from German-speaking countries. Vienna, the capital of Austria, has been the world center of music for hundreds of years. To work in the tourist industry . Germans are the most traveled people in the world.