<p>I still deciding on a major, but ive been leaning of getting a BA in Biological Sciences. I would want to have to biological foundation for the MCAT/Med School, but at the same time I would like to study the spanish language. How does this sound? Should I go with the BS?</p>
<p>Study whatever you want. All the MCAT tests on is what you learn in your prereqs. Learning more than enough bio may end up hurting you since MCAT test questions require you to utilize only information included in the prompt.</p>
<p>Spanish is good. It is one of those languages needed to communicate with patients in underserved communities. Why not?</p>
<p>Definitely go with your passion. If that's spanish, DO IT! Taking some spanish is just a good idea anyways.</p>
<p>The MCAT tests only introductory knowledge, and so s1185 is spot on with the possibility of too much knowledge being dangerous. I used to teach MCAT prep for Kaplan and often had to tell students to leave <em>most</em> of what they knew at the door.</p>
<p>See the thing is...what if it comes up to me not going to medical school. what can I do with this degree?</p>
<p>A lot of the language majors I know moved abroad for a couple of years to be teachers at English Language schools. A couple ended up getting jobs with companies in those countries looking to expand their english marketing campaigns and various stuff like that. </p>
<p>If you have an intense interest to remain tied to the medical aspect, there is a HUGE need in a lot of places in the US for medical spanish translators. I don't know what the pay is, but I know the medical center where my med school is at has a full time, 24/7, staff of translators for spanish speakers. I think they have around 8-10 full-time translators and a number of part timers. And providing translator services is required by Federal Law, so you'd always be in demand (plus a year or two of that would look good on a med school application if you wanted to reapply).</p>
<p>I would say most jobs out there are not major-specific. It would depend on the kind of environment you would be willing to work in. If you like money, have some business/econ courses taken on the side and go into banking. If not, join the Foreign Service. There's always law school or grad school.</p>