Kayla
How are STEM schools different from regular universities? Are they geared specifically towards STEM skills or are you learning other things as well?
I want to have a major in biomedical engineering but I also want to learn other things. I also want to major in Spanish. I love the language and I want to continue my study in college as well. #engineering #spanish #stem-education
2 answers
Peter Sturtevant
Peter’s Answer
Kayla:
I am not aware of any "STEM" universities; at least none of the numerous major universities. All of them offer a wide variety of class subjects, majors and minors. The difference might be the degree rqts. of the individual departments at a university. Some departments may require more courses in your core area/major. That would potentially leave less time for courses in other topical areas, at least if you wanted to graduate in four years. I suggest that you check with the individual bio-engineering departments at specific universities that you are interested in to learn their core rqts. and ability to take broader, non-core courses.
Good luck, Pete Sturtevant
Nicole Baillie
Nicole’s Answer
Focusing a little more on your question regarding taking on a major in Spanish, I think it is always great to learn another language. In schools that have technology-based programs like engineering, or programming, etc, sometimes there are also liberal arts programs that include studies in languages. After all, there are engineers all over the world ;).
Companies and government entities seek individuals who know how to speak multiple languages to have as a part of their team. Whatever language you chose, do your best. Best of luck to you!