dd1 wants to study french and spanish at uni any advice?

[kiery]

My dd1 wants to study french and spanish at uni.
Is it worthwhile she take a year out before uni to work in france or spain? One of my flat mates from uni was an au pair in Paris for a year before embarking on her degree (have since lost touch, and as a science grad don't know whether it is/was worthwhile).
Any advice gratefully received.

Yes, Brazil's economy (and potential) would be the main reason. It's the second largest in the western hemisphere. The EU accounts for about 25% of its trade, second only to South America as a trading partner.