I want to major in a language that I already speak (which is not English). However, I'm a citizen of that country, and lived there until I came to the US when I was around 10. I speak that language pretty fluently, as well as English. However, I want to be a translator of that language and English. I thought it would be better if I had a major in the language that I speak, even though I speak it already, because I thought it would look better when I'm getting the job, to let the employer know that I really know my language.
However, is it really worth it to major in the language you already speak? I thought it would be, because Americans major in English. But people disagree that it's a waste of time if I major in the language I already speak. Should I maybe double major in my language and English? Or should I major in English, then minor in the other? Would it be better if I not major/minor in my language at all since I can write, read, etc?
Please give me your thoughts!
2007-03-01
14:00:51
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