Spanish

[NotOlivierGiroud]

I am currently a sophomore in undergrad and am in 200 level spanish. I do not have time to major unless I study abroad in Ecuador next summer but I do not want to pay for it ($10 grand). I was wondering how much a Spanish minor would set me apart in my future applications and if it is worth it continuing on with it!?

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[Lannister]

It would not set you apart at all, it's very common. Don't waste your time on a minor unless you're genuinely interested, because med schools won't care at all.

 

[Catalystik]

I am currently a sophomore in undergrad and am in 200 level spanish. I do not have time to major unless I study abroad in Ecuador next summer but I do not want to pay for it ($10 grand). I was wondering how much a Spanish minor would set me apart in my future applications and if it is worth it continuing on with it!?

Having a declared minor won't set you apart or help you in the med school application process. If you want to add luster to your application, find a local situation that will require you to use your Spanish.

 

[fi3451]

Agree with the above. A Spanish minor isn’t going to mean much. Assuming you speak and understand Spanish pretty well, I would try to find some ECs/patient hours where you could use your Spanish. A few free clinics in my area have volunteer opportunities for Spanish translators. I would try looking for something like that.