<p>Hey guys. So, I have quite a few varied interests of study. I love philosophy and political science. I love economics too. However, I don't want to learn every single thing about those three--it'd be impossible. </p>
<p>I love logic and ethics. I'm a bit ehhhh on metaphysics and epistemology. For politics, I don't want classes that are just a repeat of "There are three branches of government..." I find the courts most interesting, and I'd love to study the evolution of the balance of power between the three branches. Ideally, I'd like courses that focus on political philosophy and international relations. For economics, as much as I enjoy the subject, I really just want to take Game Theory and classes that focus on how economics influences social institutions. I want to avoid econometrics if I can. I don't have much interest in finance and the like.</p>
<p>Is there any way to design your own major at UChicago? Does anyone have any experience with how lax or strict they are with stuff like that?</p>
<p>ISHUM is about as easy as writing up a proposal, explaining why you want to study what you want to study (you're halfway there) and having it rubber-stamped. My friends who have done ISHUM say that it's easy to get approved, as long as your course of study is legitimate.</p>
<p>You may also find, as I think most students find, that their interests are satisfied either through a double major or through a major + electives.</p>
<p>Interest in political science, the more practical branches of philosophy, and economics as a policy tool – that’s pretty mainstream. Check out, in detail, the the majors in Public Policy Studies and Law, Letters and Society. I think the OP will find that they are airmed at him/her.</p>