Major Problem

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<p>I am having a dilemma chosing my major I need to solve quickly.</p>

<p>Ever since I traveled on a volunteer trip to the Dominican Republic I wanted to become a doctor just like the American physicians administering to the Spanish speakers in the country. I am trying to choose between the Bio-related or Spanish major and I cannot chose one! Please note: I have already finished all prerequisites for medically school and will be prepared for the MCATn and Med school reguardless of major chosen.</p>

<p>Bio Major:
Pro:
-Develop scientific knowledge more deeply
-Very applicable to Med school
-about 70% med school entering class has this major
-Reccomended by Dr’s and past professors
-Enjoy subject matter
-Easily get research opportunities in science field (looks good 4 med school)</p>

<p>Con:
-Damn near EVERY medical student is a science major
-Limits the “well-rounded” aspect of college
- Wont stand out among all bio majors applying for med school
-No guarentee on level of Spainsh proficiency</p>

<p>Spanish Major
Pro:
-Unique major not often chosen (Good appeal to Med school)
-INSURES higher level proficiency in Spanish (Reading, writing, speaking on college level in Spanish-speaking countries)
-Study abroad, which I really want to do, is more easily attained (perferrably to Spain)</p>

<p>Cons:
-noted as an “easy major”
-how much Spanish is too much? (Classes in grammer, Culture, and Spainsh Works)
-not a science major</p>

<p>Thanks for your time. I have considered double majoring. Anyone done that? Thanks!</p>

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-Limits the “well-rounded” aspect of college
-Wont stand out among all bio majors applying for med school

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I've seen many well-rounded bio majors who didn't limit most of their courses to sciences but also took lots of courses in various other disciplines like English, History, etc.
Also, I don't think one's major by itself helps him stand out. There are many more important things to your application than a simple major.</p>

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<p>It seems like your choice would come down to personal preference. If you are going to be studying both anyways, a double major, or major in one/minor in the other would seem suitable. But as for choosing between the two, I think that it would make little difference as long as you got solid grades and have done well with the other requirements.</p>

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<p>WOW LOL the OP posted this same thread on seven different forums on CC: </p>

<p>Columbia University
Cornell University
Yale University
This forum
Harvard University
Parents Forum
University of Pennsylvania</p>

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<p>Not sure if this is a joke... but your Pros/Cons are way off</p>