I just received an email from the Rocky Mountain College curriculum committee, stating that my Arabic Studies Minor proposal has been approved. Although Rocky does not actually offer an Arabic Studies minor, the college allows you the option to design your own minor/major if you can prove that a) the proposed minor/major is comprehensive and well thought out and b) your proposal is similar to a major/minor at other universities. I'm not sure how many other colleges have this option, but I'm sure many of them would consider it.
This summer I did all my research, typed up 10 pages of why I should earn this minor (including mapping out what classes I will take every semester until I graduate, which is a really nice thing to have anyways). I then discussed my proposal with my academic advisor, who signed off on it and submitted it to the curriculum committee.
So for an future study-abroaders out there, remember that with a little planning, you can gain more then you ever dreamed possible.
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