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Has anyone pulled off a a triple or a quadruple major or do you know anyone who has? I heard about someone at Cornell getting seven majors but that seems farfetched.
cristo said:A degree is supposed to say that you have somewhat specialist knowledge in a subject
I had a friend in college who got a BA degree in Pyschology, Economics, French and History (IIRC), and he did it in 4 years. Basically, his electives for one course were requirements for another. He spoke French very well and was knowledgeable in the others.ehrenfest said:Has anyone pulled off a a triple or a quadruple major or do you know anyone who has? I heard about someone at Cornell getting seven majors but that seems farfetched.
Is he super rich now?Astronuc said:I had a friend in college who got a BA degree in Pyschology, Economics, French and History (IIRC), and he did it in 4 years. Basically, his electives for one course were requirements for another. He spoke French very well and was knowledgeable in the others.
Yes. He didn't plan it that way until his junior year, when he had to fill out some degree plan, and then discovered that most of his course met most of the requirements of 4 majors. He then added the remaining requisite courses - and voila - 4 majors.Asphodel said:With that arrangement, he probably also overlapped a lot of general education requirements with the various major requirements.
No - unfortunately. He's a programmer - doing well, but not great. I think he burned himself out early on.rocomath said:Is he super rich now?
Defennder said:He certainly must be multi-talented. He did 4 majors in the arts and language and ended up as a programmer.
Nick M said:At my school a Physics degree only requires Calculus I & II, Multi, Diff-Eq, and Computational and Statistical Physics which are taught in the Physics department.
Ahh.. so you just want more letters after your name?Fearless said:Cristo: I am a status-hungry beast.
I still don't get it: wasting time getting more degrees instead of starting out on your chosen career is not inducive to "achieving something."Besides, I want to achieve something in life, not being one of the grey-jante-people-[insert favourite swearword here].
tmc said:I would have thought that becoming a leading expert in a field would be a better dream or ambition than collecting as many pieces of paper as possible.
It appears we disagree.
bomba923 said:-When some school is said to be "better" for a certain major than some other school, is the difference usually due to course requirements? Research opportunities? (Internships?)
A degree is supposed to say that you have somewhat specialist knowledge in a subject, but if you take many subjects then your knowledge will surely be diluted. I find this especially strange if one plans on graduate studies: there is way too much, say, physics to learn during a degree anyway, so why try and learn more than one subject?
You really should reread my post...will.c said:This is silly. There's no such thing as a "better" dream. Just the one you prefer to follow. Plenty of people will gladly think you're a fool for idling away for academic wages on some obscure bit of knowledge that, as happens to the great majority of "leading experts," will be later proven to be an ill-founded dead end.
Moral superiority is such an odd trait for so many people in science to share.
It depends on your individual capabilities and time management skills. While it is definitely a challenging feat, many students have successfully completed multiple majors. It is important to carefully plan your schedule and prioritize your coursework.
The time it takes to complete multiple majors can vary depending on the specific requirements of each major and how many credits you are able to take each semester. It is important to consult with your academic advisor to create a feasible timeline for graduation.
Having multiple majors can demonstrate a diverse skill set and a strong work ethic to potential employers. However, it is important to also have relevant experience and internships in your chosen field to stand out in the job market.
Yes, it is possible to switch or drop a major if you are finding it too difficult to balance multiple majors. However, it is important to carefully consider the implications and potential changes to your graduation timeline.
Many universities offer resources such as academic advisors, study groups, and tutoring services to support students with multiple majors. It is important to take advantage of these resources and communicate with your professors if you are struggling with the workload.