Major in Spanish?

[LaDoctora]

Hey guys! I'm a junior premed student and was wondering what you all think about a major in Spanish with a minor in Biology. Is it a wise decision to major in Spanish? I figured that I should minor in Biology to get a bit of science in there. Thanks!.

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[LizzyM]

As long as you take the required courses for medical school admission, you may major in anything you please.

If you take the required pre-med courses you will "get some science" without needing a minor.

 

[jebus]

sure, it's a good idea... if you want the terrorists to win. the choice is yours, my friend.

 

[Med_Leviathan]

If you're a junior, do you really even have a choice as to what your major is going to be at this point? 😕

 

[Brainsucker]

Spanish is fine. In fact, it's probably better than biology. It's a good thing to have some variety.

 

[strawberryfield]

If you're a junior, do you really even have a choice as to what your major is going to be at this point? 😕

yeah?? I dunno about that... I minored in Spanish, majored in Bio, and I couldn't have changed with all of the pre-req hrs and my school requires 2 semesters of portuguese for a Spanish major, it would have taken me a few extra semesters if I wasn't going that direction to begin with. That being said, my minor allowed me to take 1 Spa class per semester and that was a nice deviation from crazy science courses like physics, ack! 😱

 

[kyidmnmaiv]

Hey guys! I'm a junior premed student and was wondering what you all think about a major in Spanish with a minor in Biology. Is it a wise decision to major in Spanish? I figured that I should minor in Biology to get a bit of science in there. Thanks!.

Hey LaDoctora,

I myself am a second year music major with junior standing. I only decided this year that I needed to take a risk and go after med school, something I've thought about for a long time. I read somewhere that non-science majors actually have higher acceptance rates than science majors; more med schools are going after that "well-rounded" student.

The hard part for me is fitting in all my pre-reqs. Up to this point, I've only taken calc. So I'll be having tons of fun in my 8AM MTWRF bio class, technically a senior in a lecture hall of clueless freshman. But finally persuing something I've wanted to do since junior high is totally worth it.

Good Luck!
Kyid

 

[lytesnsyrens]

It doesn't really matter what your major is, as long as you finish the med school pre-req science classes. I majored in Spanish and I'm glad I did. It kept me sane from all the science courses.

 

[Dr.BBasket]

I majored in Spanish in undergrad 🙂 I am glad I did, and did my pre-med courses on the side. Its more interesting and shows your diversity. I also studied abroad twice during my undergrad, both involving med research or health related, so that was hot too, when it came to interviewing and my personal statement. Major in what u find interesting and take pre-med courses on the side.

 

[SalseraDoctora]

I was a Spanish major also, and I have never regretted it for a minute. Do what you love. I can't imagine how different a person I would be if I hadn't learned other languages and experienced other cultures. I think the more you develop as a person outside the world of science the more you are able to relate to all kinds of people, and unless you want to be a radiologist or some other non-patient-contact specialty, having a diversity of experiences can only make you a better doctor.

 

[acrobat]

I added Spanish as a second major. Somehow I've tricked myself into liking it, but I mainly did it because the liberals that work on these admissions committees want well roundedness. u need to satisfy the libs and cater to your audience.

I was a Spanish major also, and I have never regretted it for a minute. Do what you love. I can't imagine how different a person I would be if I hadn't learned other languages and experienced other cultures. I think the more you develop as a person outside the world of science the more you are able to relate to all kinds of people, and unless you want to be a radiologist or some other non-patient-contact specialty, having a diversity of experiences can only make you a better doctor.

 

[WayChanger]

You can major in whatever you please and still be a successful premed, as long as you take all the prereqs and do well in your classes. Spanish in particular would be really useful, especially if you will be studying/practicing in a place with a lot of Spanish speakers. I majored in English and had a terrific time...I think having a non-science major actually makes you stand out. So major in what you'd enjoy studying. =)

 

[MossPoh]

Major in what you want ..if you have good enough grades it won't matter. The whole non-science major has a better chance is a little deceiving...The only fair way to compare would be to equal the amount of bio/chem type majors to spanish/german/english whatever and then look. I am willing to bet that the acceptance statistics would probably be much closer. Some medical schools like to see a "well rounded" individual..but that does not necessarily mean majoring in women's studies, art, with a minor in english literature, music, and premed. (And yes that is an actual person I met...funny thing was it was a male.) I am currently an Information Science and German major..which I have probably stated 100+ times on this website, and intend on doing a postbacc to get the reqs out of the way. I feel that my majors give me an edge in that I have learned different ways to think with each major, use computer based tests, and have learned to analyze literature...which will help with the mcat but not because I am just a different major than the others.