Is double majoring in both Honors Physics and regular Math a good idea?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the question of whether double majoring in Honors Physics and regular Math is a beneficial choice for students, particularly in the context of graduate school applications and personal interest in the subjects.

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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the meaning of "Honors Physics," seeking clarification on the term.
  • Another participant explains that "Honors Physics" typically refers to courses taken as part of an Honors College, which may have a higher difficulty level but cover similar material to regular courses.
  • Concerns are raised that double majoring may not necessarily enhance graduate school applications.
  • A participant shares their personal experience of double majoring in honors math and physics, describing it as exciting and enlightening, while also noting the intense workload involved.
  • There is a suggestion that a sticky post addressing the common question of double majoring could be beneficial for future discussions.
  • A participant asks for clarification on what the original poster means by "good idea," indicating that the definition may vary based on individual goals and interests.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the value of double majoring, with some emphasizing personal passion and experience while others question its impact on graduate school admissions. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the overall benefits of such a decision.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not reached a consensus on the implications of double majoring for graduate school applications, and the discussion includes varying definitions of what constitutes a "good idea" in this context.

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I am thinking about doing Honors Physics. Is getting the major in math as well a good idea?
 
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What do you mean by "Honors Physics"?
 
in some universities (particularly in US), if you have GPA above certain requirement (say 3.0) you can apply for "Honors College". As a member of honors college you get take "Honors Classes" (for example, honors general chemistry I, II etc). Generally, material covered is pretty much the same but these classes are a bit tougher and get more facility.

I'm assuming OP is enrolled in one of those courses.
 
Voraldo said:
I am thinking about doing Honors Physics. Is getting the major in math as well a good idea?

Not necessarily going to help you in grad school applications.
 
There really should be a "Should I Double Major" sticky along with the others in this section of the forums. This questions seems to pop up a lot... But to the OP, I'm not in grad school so I can't give advice regarding admissions but could you elaborate on your definition of "good idea"? I'm double majoring in honors math and physics right now and it's exciting and enlightening and keeps the door open to the possibility of doing either one in grad school. The workload can be intense but if you truly love both fields then there's really no choice.
 

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