I am in the process of finalizing my course load for Fall 2016, which is when I will be submitting my grad school apps, scholarship applications (Fulbright, Marshall, etc.), taking the GRE's, completing the second phase of my Honors Thesis, etc. I would like your advice on whether I should sign up for 15 hours, which would include an elementary class in a second language (Italian), or just not take the language and stick with 12 hours. Given the amount of time I will need to fill out apps, tweak my SOP, a other tasks for grad school, I am not sure what to do.
I don't want to shoot myself in the foot by not taking a harder course load (do grad schools put as much emphasis on that?) or adding more language preparation, but I could see how just taking the three classes and the the 3 cr. Honors Thesis class would benefit me time wise for all that is required to apply. Any wisdom from those of you who have traveled this path would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks so much!