What language should I take next year?

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<p>"It’s quite easy to take intensive language courses in the summer so I wouldn’t stress too much about the language thing. Learning a new one is very doable on “short notice.”</p>

<p>dude, no it’s not. i tried REALLY HARD to find the funding for a summer language program and couldn’t even afford to take a non-intensive one at some community college, between tuition (which, as a visiting student, you can’t get fin aid for), housing, food, etc. everything was at LEAST $6000.</p>

<p>i would definitely second the suggestion of german or french if you intend to do grad school.</p>

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<p>Spanish.
It has to be the most useful second language you could know in our country. It would be a benefit to you in almost any job that involves working with people. It would make you a more attractive candidate for almost any job, especially if you really are interested in teaching given the growing population of Spanish-speaking students.</p>

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<p>Mandarin will be the most useful language in the near future. A TON of business is being done in China and you could land an amazing job.</p>