When I first came to UMass as a freshman, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. It made me a little nervous when I still didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do even after I had declared my Spanish major, after switching from Communication Disorders. I have always been very intrigued by languages, and Spanish was the first non-native language that I have learned. I have always wanted to incorporate language into my life and my career, because it is something I am very interested in and passionate about. Language is how we are all able to communicate with one another, and in this day and age, global communication is very important and a necessity. After talking to friends who have graduated as well as doing some of my own research, I have decided that what I would be most interested in is teaching. Along with my Spanish major, I am also minoring in Education. If I have enough time, I plan to pick up another minor in Indigenous Studies. Continue reading →