I think that are a couple of programming langs out there that everyone needs to be in contact with at least one time. I will mention the three ones that actuall

I think that are a couple of programming langs out there that everyone needs to be in contact with at least one time. I will mention the three ones that actually changed my mind (I have taken these in a semester at uni): Haskell, Prolog and Smalltalk (even if you do not like nor use them, they will force you to think radically different). Then you should add a structured language (C or Pascal will suffice). If you like metal, try assembly. Yes there are others like APL and Forth but I can't say anything about those as I haven't tried them. Lastly a LISP or scheme flavour won't be bad to experience as well.