<p>Here's the deal next year i am going to go to college and i have problems choosing a major. I really love biochemistry but i also want to major in computer science. So i was wondering how viable and realistic is to do a double major? and by doing a double major will i in anyway inhibit my social life? Trust me this is not to beef up my resume or what not, its just that there are soo many interesting things to do and i happen to love both biochemistry and computer science. So whats your take on this?</p>
<p>I’d think that all it would really do is limit the number of electives you get… I mean its alot more feasible when the subjects are related rather than salsa dancing and mechanical engineering, because some of the reqs (like math) will probably overlap.</p>
<p>double majoring is possible, but generally more difficult, especially if the 2 majors are credit-heavy. For example, double-majoring in International Relations and Economics wouldn’t be too hard, as neither require a ton of credits and are related fields (IR requires lots of econ classes). </p>
<p>I came into college planning on NeuroScience and Econ, quickly realized it would be hard to do that and also keep up a good GPA for Law school. I like Econ more and will take tons of Neuro classes because i also like it, but i have a feeling i’ll end up not double-majoring. </p>
<p>Also please double-major because you love the 2 subjects, not because you think it will make you more money, because it doesn’t necessarily mean higher salary.</p>
<p>I’m a Biochem major as well and will probably end up doing a Computer Science minor. I looked at doing the double major, it’s just too many extra credits to meet requirements for both and the CS minor actually meets my needs (for grad work either in Computational Biology or Molecular Bio).</p>
<p>I think it will impact your social life considering CS has a lot of outside work and Biochem can be intense depending on your labs/professors. But, if you love both and want to pursue both majors, I say go for it. You can always drop one or go for a minor if it gets to be too much.</p>
<p>I would really like to double major, or at least have a minor, which is why I have been looking at colleges with flexible curriculums. I was planning on majoring in biology or another science for one, and I haven’t decided on the other quite yet because I have too many interests. Computer science, eh? <em>lightbulb</em> I hadn’t thought of that…worth looking into :).</p>
<p>if i go to USC, i’m planning on Electronic Journalism & Media Arts (both involve being behind a camera)</p>
<p>A little bit of practical advice: map out what courses you would have to take when to finish the double major, so that you know what classes to take in your first year to keep your options open. But also keep an open mind. Most students change their mind about their majors once they start taking classes, and chances are that you will want to focus on one field at some point down the street (out of interest or convenience, not necessity).</p>
<p>All of this depends so much on where you go to college. Some make it really tough to double major while others make it really easy. Keep an open mind, but your interests in majors will probably change greatly after your first chemistry course in college and your first few computer science courses in college. Both biochemistry and CS are very quantitative, so be ready for some college level math. I went into undergrad thinking about those two majors. I didn’t take CS my freshman year and now the best I can do is a minor. I took chemistry both semesters my freshman year but hated the lab component, so decided not to continue with the major. It’s smart to start out on track for a double major, but also try to fit in some electives so you can explore other subjects. You don’t want to be like some of my friends where you have to major in one subject because you didn’t take any worthwhile electives your first two years in college and can’t really go into another field without having to spend an extra year in school. College is different from high school, so keep and open mind and find something you like.</p>