<p>as an accepted student to the class of '11 at Williams College, I just wanted to know how other students were feeling. Personally, I didn't really feel like I deserved to be at williams next year at first, But I think with time I am beginning to feel like Williams actually put thought into deciding to take me. The college is phenomenal, the education and potential for opportunity is enormous, and many of the students who survive the next four years will live outstanding lives, personally and financially. To think that I am one of these students is humbling. I'll be majoring in Economics with a concentration in Leadership studies and a minor in Mathematics and statistics. just wondering, how are you all feeling?:D</p>
<p>Wow, rl.hill! I was also thinking about majoring in Economics with a minor in Math! It also took me quite a while to realize that the admissions staff had chosen ME, really ME, to attend Williams!</p>
<p>And now, with every new letter that I receive from Williams, it feels more real. And I won't complain about how hard the end of the term is, how much I have to study and all(yeah, in my country the term finishes in february..). After all, it'll also be a lot of hard work during college, right?
Even a page would be too small to cover all that I feel right now. But mainly, I am so happy that I sometimes fear something bad will come and spoil my hapiness...
I had probably the best holidays since 6, when I entered school. I watched a lot of CNN(the only American channel provided in my country), and I devored the WSO website. Otherwise, my life is quite the same: same load of homework, same friends, same activities...</p>
<p>But life is so beautiful when you know you're a latent Eph!</p>
<p>Not to throw a wrench in your plans, but you can't minor in math. Departments that can be majors don't have minors, and concentrations are generally just programs that don't offer enough classes to be majors yet. Check out this list:
<a href="http://www.williams.edu/academics/%5B/url%5D">http://www.williams.edu/academics/</a></p>
<p>Thanks, bex56!
I guess this shows we still have a lot to learn about Williams:D With a little help from the faculty and the elder students, I hope to find a way to settle my priorities at Williams, even without this major-minor combination. In fact, I have no idea what new courses expect me...I've heard so many stories about people who changed their major options during college that I feel it is much too soon for me to make definitive plans.
Economics major-Math minor was only a very tempting, yet uninspired idea.</p>
<p>Wow, I feel so...I don't know what word to use so I'll just say...awesome. I feel so blessed that I am going to Williams! Everyone is just so happy for me and that makes me feel even better! </p>
<p>For a long time I felt that my life was pointless and I was sick of living it. Everything was going wrong. Then I found out about Williams through research and, initially, I was hesitant to apply because I was convinced I wouldn't be accepted and if I was, I would struggle once I got there. Gradually though, I began to see that Williams really was the place for me and when I went to visit it was like a dream. I love how the College is so dedicated to the intellectual growth of the students and goes out of their way to make sure that every student feels that they are a part of the Williams community. I am not an athlete (very much not) and I at first thought that I would not fit in with the other more athletic students on campus. But when I was there I didn't understand why I ever had to leave! I won't deny the prevalence of sports on campus--I definitely got the vibe that athletics was a huge part of the social atmosphere, but in no way did I feel like this would impede my learning or sense of security. I love Williams and I think I will for the rest of my life. The admissions committee and students were so supportive throughout the entire process and are a big part of why I decided to apply early decision. It would have been really easy for them to have just ignored me, after all I was just a prospective student. Instead they helped me like no one else could and I am forever grateful for that. Now, to know that I am going to be in one of the greatest places in the world, sitting beside some of the greatest students in this world is in fact, one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me. </p>
<p>I just realized I poured my heart out to a message board. Thats a little embarrassing but at the same time it feels good! When I saw this thread I had to let everyone know how I felt, in case anyone missed my prior posts that are just as sappy.</p>
<p>An alternative: a lot of Williams students complete the requirements in two departments and become double majors.</p>