Collin Fischman, Spanish, Class of 2020

In the most simple terms possible, being a Spanish major has opened many doors for me. Due to the language knowledge that I have obtained from it, I was able to do two independent volunteer trips to Peru for one month and to Guatemala for two months. Language barriers that would have existed between me and the people that live there were nonexistent due to the fact that I have dedicated myself to the Spanish language over the last three to four years.

The Spanish major is not just simply learning rules of grammar. After acquiring a strong command of the language, one must then apply it to courses of literature, culture, and history. Anyone who chooses this major and dedicates themselves to learning the language, that includes using it outside of the classroom, will be amazed at how quickly their skills improve and will soon be able to consider themselves bilingual.

Being bilingual will prepare someone greatly for the real world, especially if one of their languages is Spanish. There are currently 500,000,000 speakers of Spanish, and that is a number that grows steadily every single year. By learning their language, you are opening yourself up to an entirely new way of thinking due to being acquainted with numerous different cultures.

Pictured: me with some of my Peruvian students during the Summer of 2016.

By Anna Brogan
Anna Brogan Director of Client Success