(07-17-2020, 05:06 PM)rachel83az Wrote: I would like to point out that you can "always" work on your Spanish but you might not always have time to work on another degree. Obviously, the more time you devote to language-learning, the faster you'll become fluent. But even just a few minutes of vocabulary daily is going to be better than nothing at all. In theory, you could do both the MSML and the Spanish at the same time.
What Rachel said. 100%. There are many ways of learning a language. Yes, you can get a grammar book, phrase book etc - all good but you need to TALK to people in that language as well. You'll progress quickly that way. The small vocabulary you start with will grow quickest by speaking. Writing in the language is good, too.
You don't need to pay for very much, these days. Free video courses abound - and many more for up to $25 or so. Using what you learn is the key. Relax. You won't necessarily be facing exams, like your degree program. This is a study to be enjoyed. But you'll learn plenty. Tengo fe en usted. (I have faith in you.)