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What classes to take next year?
I have already pretty much decided which classes I'm going to take next year (I'll be a junior), but I just can't get over that guilty feeling of not deciding to take Spanish 2 next year. I'm currently taking Spanish 1, but I've decided not to next year. Instead, I've decided to take psychology one semester, and sociology the other semester. The thing is, I'm not sure whether or not it would be the best choice. I know that have 2 years of a foreign language is recommended, and is also good for colleges and for getting jobs. It's just something I don't want to do that. It just makes me mad thinking that I HAVE to do this or that to please colleges and stuff. I want to do whatever I am interested in, but I can't even speak my own language, so I can't help to think that Spanish would be good for me. If I don't take Spanish 2, I also think about things like what if I'm not offered very many opportunities, even with good grades and everything? What are your guys' opinions?
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Actually, learning a foreign language is good for not only your mental development (your brain will keep developing until you are about 25, so you're in a great period by which to learn other tongues), but it will further your understanding of the world since inherent in every language is a world view undergirded by cultural assumptions.
However, you are just in high school, so do what you want. I was a C student in high school (partied most of the time through it) then got serious in college and graduated with honors while also learning to speak and read Japanese in addition to my regular major. Learning that language has opened a lot of doors for me.
In college, you absolutely will need to learn a foreign language. If not Spanish, you will need Chinese because the business world is globalized now and companies expect more foreign language training, especially in tongues where the money is. I also recommend that you live overseas for a couple of years after graduating university. It's a great learning experience and looks cool on a resume.
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well since you are a junior you have plenty of ways to fit it in your schedule for the apt ammount of credits for a good diploma, and yes you should take spanish 2...preferably the year following your first course because it'll definately boost your GPA. The best thing to do is go to your counselor and ask if she can help you fit in all the classes you want to take (you'd be shocked at how much they control that)
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Hey,
First, think about what you want to study at university once you graduate from high school. If you plan on working, think about what job you'd like to have.
Second, look into the university program's requirements: If you're going more toward the sciences, have a strong science background. Same with the arts. Business. Etc. (The same applies to work). Keep in mind that university requirements are different in every country, especially abroad.
Third, if I were you I'd speak with the school's counselor that deals with all the post-high-school stuff. She will have a ton of information about what you're asking.
Best of luck!
K
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Some colleges REQUIRE 2 years of a language. So look at your top colleges and see what their requirements are before deciding.
I took Spanish 1, 2, and 3 in high school. It wasn't a joy ride, but was pretty easy and looked good for colleges. Spanish 2 wasn't bad at all.
If you do well in Spanish, then absolutely take it. It isn't that difficult of a class and it will help you in college, where they also require you to take a language.
If you do poorly and it's going to bring your GPA down, then pick another elective.
Aside from that, relax and enjoy the classes you pick. I'm a senior right now with only a month left of school and looking back, the classes I took were not so important. Enjoy the time you have! It goes by way too fast.
Good luck,
-Abby
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