My main interests is in Physics, Chemistry, and History, I was thinking that it would be really cool if I could get a joint degree in all 3 of them.
If I could, would it have to be Undergrad or Grad school?
If I can’t would I at least be able to dual major in Physics and Chemistry?
I live in California if that matters.
You probably could if you were willing to stay in college for 5-6 years. If you’re not, then probably not. A double-major in physics and chemistry is more feasible.
I agree with julliet- an additional minor in History might be feasible, but it will probably take more than 4 years because you are going to have a LOT of classes, including labs, to complete a double major in Physics/ Chemistry.
do the dual major. History has no relation to the other two and won’t provide any real benefit
Physics and Chemistry are already demanding majors by themselves (can’t speak for history, as I don’t know many history majors). Pursuing all three seems like a waste of effort, in my book.
Does this choice come with extra expense? If so, then automatically it becomes a bit of a bad idea. If you can somehow manage all three within your 4/5 years, then sure, go ahead. If not, then consider something else.
Physics/Chemistry can be one possible combinations. I know that many pre-reqs tend to line up for both of these majors. I’m not so sure about history, however.
The multiple majors question always seems to come from people who haven’t done any college yet. It reminds me of a very hungry person who has just been admitted to a buffet.
You will have better knowledge of the feasibility, palatability and prudence of a specific college plan for yourself after doing some relevant college courses. College/university is not like high school. Since chemistry and physics lower division courses are the same and initial history can be taken for the breadth requirement, the prudent path is to try out college with either a chemistry or physics major (it doesn’t matter which) and firm up your plans (for one or more majors) when you have a greater understanding of what you can do, what amount of work you would enjoy doing, and what other things would be a more useful application of your time and effort (activities that entail interaction with people are likely to prove more helpful for your eventual career than still more book work) in the college context.
(A long life has taught me to test the water before commitment - even if that commitment is just your expectation for yourself.)
Excellent analogy! Think I’ll start using it myself, from now on…
@gizmojc
It’s ok to have multiple interests. Good, even. But that doesn’t mean you have to (or ought to) major in everything you’re interested in. Pick a major, then take take electives in other areas you’re interested in. If, after starting college and getting a feel for things, you still want to double major, then revisit the option then.
As for grad school: grad school is a place where people go to specialize in one thing, not to get exposure to multiple things.