Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the challenges and considerations of pursuing a double degree in physics and sociology. Participants share their experiences and thoughts on the feasibility, workload, and potential alternatives such as minoring in sociology or taking elective courses.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses a desire to pursue both physics and sociology due to a personal interest in both fields and questions the difficulty of managing a double degree.
- Another participant suggests considering a minor in sociology or taking elective classes instead of committing to a double major, highlighting the potential for extended graduation time due to differing requirements.
- A different viewpoint emphasizes that learning can occur outside of formal education, advocating for self-study as a viable option alongside or instead of a degree.
- One participant shares their experience with a double major in math and biology, noting the increased workload and scheduling challenges, particularly with classes offered in specific quarters.
- Another participant mentions the ease of achieving minors at their university and suggests that taking extra classes for minors could be beneficial for future academic pursuits.
- A question is raised about the possibility of obtaining more than one minor, indicating interest in further academic exploration.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a range of opinions on the feasibility and desirability of a double degree versus minoring or self-study. There is no consensus on the best approach, as experiences and recommendations vary significantly.
Contextual Notes
Participants mention specific challenges related to course scheduling and the implications of dropping a major once started, indicating that these factors may influence decisions regarding double degrees or minors.
But now that I think about it ...may be I should have just go with one minor and one major at the start ..it would be much less work 
. You only need 4 upper division math classes for a minor and about 13 for a major in math. I think math is fun and interesting though, so I can't complain there.