While I definitely think everyone should learn C in college, I don't think it should be a first language. I'm currently teaching it in high school, and the amount of pain that goes into something as simple as managing arrays makes it extremely intimidating for students.
I would recommend a language like Python, where simple data structures like lists and dictionaries can be created on a whim, freeing up students to tackle more fun problems.
I would recommend a language like Python, where simple data structures like lists and dictionaries can be created on a whim, freeing up students to tackle more fun problems.