Programs CS+physics double major doable in 4 to 5 years?

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A high school senior is considering a double major in computer science (CS) and physics, expressing a strong interest and success in both subjects through AP courses. The student is concerned about managing the workload and whether it's feasible to complete both majors within 4 to 5 years, especially given the challenges associated with each field. Some participants in the discussion advise against pursuing two majors simultaneously, suggesting that it could lead to gaps in knowledge and essential skills due to time constraints. The feasibility of completing a double major is noted to depend significantly on the specific college or university attended.
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I'm a high school senior and I'm toying around the idea of double majoring in cs and physics, as I incredibly enjoy both fields. I aced AP Computer Science and AP Physics C(both Mechanics and EM). With AP credit, will I be able to complete a cs physics double major in 4 to 5 years without killing myself with workload? I do understand that both are pretty tough majors.
 
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Why don't you choose just one major? Nothing good can come of doing two. Even if you should manage to get your two degrees in five years, due to time constraints you'd still have large holes in your actual field of study (at some point you *need* to decide), and will most likely be missing essential auxiliary skills.
See also: https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=536637
 
ppff111 said:
will I be able to complete a cs physics double major in 4 to 5 years without killing myself

Depends on where you go to college/university.
 

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