Planning study abroad for language proficiency. Advice on what to pick?

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<p>I'm looking over some study abroad program that my future school offers. I am pre-med but I also want to learn 2 languages, Spanish and German, but I don't know the best way to go about this. Here are some scenarios I am contemplating:</p>

<p>1) Do a summer semester in either just Spanish or German, just language courses. The do fall semester in actual biology. This option would only allow me to do a study abroad in one language and then I'll just have to learn as much as I can about the other on class.</p>

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<p>2) Do a summer semester in one language then a or spring semester in the other. This option would require me sacrificing a semester of biology which may or may not hinder my med school chances.</p>

<p>So CC'ers, any advice on which option sounds best or any other ideas? I'd really appreciate your feedback. Thanks. :)</p>

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<p>Have you studied either before? If you’re not already at a reasonable level of competency there is little point trying to learn two in the single year. Personally id just pick the one and concentrate as much as i can on it. Don’t be disappointed if you come back not speaking it anyway, the chances are you wont unless you’ve engaged in some serious study already.</p>

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<p>Option B will serve you better. I was going to type something like that up before even reading it.</p>

<p>Depending on how much is hinging on that Biology course(s), it could set you back. But if you only plan on taking the basic Biology courses and a couple extra (Micro, Genetics, etc), you may be okay. You need to plan for the years after as well when you write your plan to study abroad. </p>

<p>I’d suggest going to a Study Abroad adviser. They’ve seen your situation before. Trust me.</p>