What is better?

College Search & Selection
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<p>Well, I have fallen in love with Kenyon because they have a "Modern Language and Literature" major where with one major you can take TWO foreign languages. This leaves room to double major. I know I haven't got in yet, but I have strong enough alumni connections to guarentee acceptance. </p>

<p>HERES THE QUESTION!....</p>

<p>What is better?
Double majoring the Modern Language Major with Classics?
Double majoring the Modern Language Major with English?</p>

<p>Heres the thing. I love Philosophy/History etc. and on top of that my career goal is to speak many languages so Latin/Greek would be most helpful. Its something I would love to take and I think this kind of major helps people think critically/read well/etc.</p>

<p>I think that if someone is going to study other languages, they should have already mastered their own. This is why I like English. Plus, Kenyon is so well-known for their English Department that it would be a shame to pass up an opportunity there. I absolutely love Shakespear! </p>

<p>So with that said, I am stuck between the two. What would be better for a job placement? What would be best for trying to learn many foreign languages?</p>

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<p>English is more marketable, but you'll have more competition for better grades there too, as it's a big department. Also, you shouldn't take it because you feel like you "should." Besides, Latin/Greek would probably help you with your English also.</p>

<p>As for job placement, depends what you want to be. I'd say go with Classics though.</p>

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<p>I think you are jumping the gun here. If you are designing this major in order to maximize your job opportunities, the most important consideration is your fluency in the foreign language.</p>

<p>Fluency requires constant use and refinement over several years. Make sure you have that as a goal before you spread yourself too thin over too many areas.</p>

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<p>CLASSICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111</p>

<p>Heart.</p>

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<p>Do you need to declare a major now? Wait until you get there to see what the actual courses/professors are like.</p>