<p>a) Double major in Russian and linguistics for a BA, hopefully becoming bilingual through study abroad. Earn a MA and PhD in linguistics and become a professor.
b) Major in German or Russian, with a minor in some humanities/social science field. Earn a masters and get certified, then become a translator.
c) Double major in Russian and linguistics for a BA, hopefully becoming bilingual through study abroad. Possibly attain a MA in Russian, and become an official for the government or an intelligence organization (CIA, NSA etc).</p>
<p>What are the pros and cons of each of these options? Which should I pursue?</p>