<p>The importance of being fluent in multiple languages can be seen in the increasingly global economy. </p>
<p>And if the OP ever wanted to go into State or CIA-type positions… languages also help there.</p>
<p>So to downplay the importance of multilingualism is questionable, IMO.</p>
<p>That said, if you are going to major in a foreign language, it might be a good idea to minor in, or add a double-major in, a more “practical” discipline… like Econ, Business Admin, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, etc.</p>