<p>When I visited UR, my tour gal was basically on the premed track, but she was triple majoring in Biochemistry, Public Health, and American sign language. She said UR's "open cirriculum" (essentially no GEs w/ the exception of writing) allowed her to design her own degree as such, and have freedom with all her classes = a happy student. Meanwhile, she was still involved with numerous clubs/on-campus organizations, etc. and volunteered regularly at the hospital across the street.</p>
<p>My worry is, how hard is it to manage all of these majors and still stay involved with school/have a social life? Do any of you plan on pursuing a similar route?</p>
<p>so double majoring is real easy here, in fact most studesnts you meet will be double majoring. Its the same course load, except free classes you'd take as electives are directed towards another major. Depending on the the majors its can be very easy to double major (humanities/social sciences) or very hard (natural and life sciences). Triple majoring is possible but generally not the best idea. You can also design your own interdepartmental major if you want to combine three of four departments (thats what i did with my major).</p>
<p>In terms of managing time, its something you adapt to fairly quickly. Its definately not impossible, just takes a little discpline and scheduling. I suggest getting a planner or setting up a calendar.</p>
<p>It's very doable to double major... triple major is eeeeeek, but whatever. Double majoring can be tough if the two majors are in the same division though (e.g., Computer Science and Mathematics).</p>
<p>it's easy to double major and kinda easy to triple major. </p>
<p>However, if ur doing pre-med, it can be a little hard. Pre-med requirements is pretty much as much class as a major has. </p>
<p>you will def. need to overload. and it sounds all dandy and easy, only 4 classes? when in high school u have 7-8 classes, But remember, class is hard. also if your doing any science/math classes, there are labs and workshops, so 4 classes actually turn more into 6-7 classes.</p>
<p>oh and btw, </p>
<p>i'm double majoring in Psychology & American Sign Language and doing my pre-med stuff and minoring in Biology</p>
<p>and I think I know ur tour guide, is her name Lisa? Little short cute girl with black hair?</p>
<p>No, I had Anna (short cute girl with medium length brown hair) from NJ. I think I might take up a double plus a minor now...thanks for everyones replies!</p>
<p>I'm thinking of double-majoring in BME and neuroscience. Is this good, or too much?</p>
<p>A couple of things. Remember you have cluster requirements to fill. As BME and neuroscience are both natural sciences you'll have to still do clusters. Due to heavy course load, engineers only have one cluster requirement, but I'm not sure they have room to double major. If you can schedule it, all the power, but it'll be ridiculously hard. Also double majors can only have two courses I believe overlap. So if you have more classes between the majors overlap, you'll be required to take more classes to make for that.</p>
<p>how difficult would it be to major in financial economics and political science? a UR graduate (who switched from PS to Econ) told me that the two had some overlaps, but I'm not sure if it would be possible since both are social sciences</p>
<p>also, is it possible for engineers to double major?</p>
<p>its very easy to double major and econ and poli sci shouldn't be a problem. You'll just need to take some extra courses if more than two courses overlap. Just be smart in planning out your clusters and you'll be fine. </p>
<p>Honestly I'm not sure about engineering. I believe its possible but it tends to be real hard in terms of course work and planning.</p>