<p>I am absolutely passionate about spanish, but I want to major in chemical engineering. Hopefully, upon graduation, I want to be about to incorporate the two and work in a spanish-speaking region or overseas. How feasible is it to double major in the two, since there is very little overlap, in 4-5 years? (I will be entering college most likely with sophomore status and am open to taking summer courses as needed.)
Also, anyone have any experience with jobs like this?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I speak Spanish fluently and I have only seen a few Engineering jobs in my area(Industrial Engineering) where fluency in Spanish was expected or required, mostly positions in South Texas or areas near the border.</p>
<p>Puerto Rico has a few Engineering companies but it is very limited for Engineering. Your best bet would be to get into a company that has presence in several countries but I really can’t think of any Spanish speaking countries or areas that are booming with Engineering jobs.</p>
<p>As far as double majoring, I don’t think it is necessary. I am taking German classes and I will have 20 credits of German by the time I graduate, equivalent to a minor.</p>
<p>Once you get to the 300-level, it is all up to you to continue to study and become fluent- there is only so much you can learn from college level classes.</p>
<p>Concentrate on ChemE. Follow your passion for Spanish too, but no need to double major. Having “fluent in Spanish” on your resume will be just as useful. Also plan ahead so you can arrange semester abroad at some point.</p>
<p>Puerto Rico has a decent pharma industry with plants from a few decent companies here:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.piapr.org/index.php?src=directory&view=Suppliers&category=Manufacturing%20Operations”>http://www.piapr.org/index.php?src=directory&view=Suppliers&category=Manufacturing%20Operations</a></p>
<p>and some commercial operations. </p>