Opportunities

Graduate school opportunities

Recent Heidelberg graduates with a Spanish major have gone on to graduate studies in education, Latin American studies and other areas in which they planned to serve Spanish-speaking communities in the United States (e.g. law school and seminary). Our students tailor their studies to their own unique interests: one recent graduate majored in both Spanish and Biology, in order to prepare for a career studying botany in Latin America.

Job opportunities

Some students of Spanish go on to language-based careers such as teaching, travel and tourism, translating and work in non-governmental organizations. Some choose social service, while others go on to advanced studies in law or seminary. Whatever career you choose, you are increasingly likely to have opportunities to interact with Spanish speakers right here in the United States.

From our students:

"Studying abroad in Sevilla, Spain, proved to be the most meaningful achievement of my life. After a year of studying the Spanish language and culture, I was not only bilingual, but also bicultural." Read Jen's essay about her study abroad experiences.

-- Jennifer Newkirk, '03

"Studying abroad has been the best experience of my life so far ..."

-- Cheryl King, '05

"Spending a year in Spain gave me much more confidence in speaking the language; I feel much better prepared to teach it now."

-- Christina Biegel, '05