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German or Sociology?

Hi everyone,
I just got my GCSE results so now I have to decide finally on my AS Level options and I'm really struggling.

I'm definitely taking:
English Literature and Language
Religious Studies
Classics
I'm also taking GCSE Italian.

But I don't know what to take for my fourth subject.

I was going to take German, but I've heard it's extremely hard and although I got an A at GCSE I really don't think I'm particularly good.
I've also considered taking Sociology because I think I'll enjoy it more, but I've heard that it's a bit of a soft option and maybe not so favourable as a language with uni's?

If anyone could give me some advice that would be great! :smile:

PS I know this should be a post not a thread, but I don't know how to change it!
I'd go for the language - it's incredibly useful, and looks good on a uni application!
Reply 2
German is quite challenging to be honest and Sociology is apparently really easy. If you really enjoyed German, I suggest you to pick it.
German is a traditional and well respected A Level.
Having said that, when I did it I found it quite challenging but put an extra effort into and it'll pay off in the long run!

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