Should I continue to study a foreign language?

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<p>@BurntCorpse I agree with you that knowledge of Spanish is becoming more crucial for Americans, particularly those of us whom reside in California. In addition, I’ve strongly considered becoming a teacher, which would amplify its importance. You actually hit on a point that is another concern of mine: taking foreign language classes at the UC level. From what I’ve gathered, foreign languages have the perception of being “GPA killers”. Whether or not this is a legitimate concern, I don’t know. It’s not that I wish to avoid a challenge, it’s just that I don’t know why I should take one on when it may negatively affect me (GPA-wise) rather than later when it wouldn’t matter. Like you plan on doing, I have been thinking about postponing my language-learning until after I graduate. </p>

<p>@RamonaFalls The foreign language graduation requirement used to be a concern of mine, but this thread gave me reassurance that IGETC would be sufficient: <a href=“UCLA: Foreign Language Requirements Beyond IGETC - UC Transfers - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/uc-transfers/938140-ucla-foreign-language-requirements-beyond-igetc.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Then again, no excerpt was provided in that case, so there is no official confirmation; just this: “I just got a reply from UCLA and having full IGETC certification is sufficient for meeting the foreign language requirement at UCLA.”.</p>

<p>@skieurope Thank you for that information. I will look into that. </p>

<p>Thanks for all the replies. I know learning a foreign language is no easy task and that I should pursue one that I can enjoy. Perhaps I will come to enjoy Spanish if I continue with it. I am a quarter Spanish and actually have relatives in Spain who would love for me to go over there, so perhaps that can serve as the effective motivation I need to learn the language. I suppose the real question is whether to continue taking Spanish now, or after graduation. As I mentioned previously, I have not thus far taken any classes on a pass/no pass basis. I believe UCs allow you to fulfill up to 14 UC-transferable units in this manner? Would it be wise to do this, especially since I took a semester off (this semester) from Spanish? Again, thank you all for your insight.</p>