Spanish major...Sociology graduate school?

Graduate School
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<p>Hello everyone!</p>

<p>Last spring I graduated with a degree in Spanish. I enjoyed it, it was very interesting, and I became very proficient in the language. I was also able to travel around Latin America because of it. Towards the end of my college career, I took a class on sociology and loved it. Since graduating, I've been very interesting in sociology issues such as population, crime and deviance, and employment. Now that I'm in the working world and I'm looking at my next step in life, there's nothing more I'd like to do than study these things and research them. </p>

<p>Though I don't have any research experience to speak of, I'd like to go to graduate school in Sociology. Perhaps I'd get a PhD, but for now, I'm shooting for a masters. My undergrad GPA is ok, 3.81, and I'm yet to take the GRE.</p>

<p>First, what is the possibility/probability of me getting into a program with minimal research experience? Also, what are some things I could do to strengthen my application? Would this sort of thing be entirely unheard of, a language major going for sociology?</p>

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<p>Hi there. I recommend getting experience working at an NGO or in some other setting where you can study sociology or your intended areas of focus. Do you have a region of interest? You are interested in population, crime, etc., but ask yourself: How do these interests correlate to your professional goals? What are your professional goals, besides a PhD? Your GPA is really great, but professional experience - an internship, volunteering - may give you an extra boost and hone your interests. Also, you may not have to take the GRE for sociology programs (look extensively at the requirements for US and European programs. I’ve found many don’t require the GRE). Having studied a language, you’re already off to a good start. Good luck!</p>