Double Major Distraction HELP plz

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<p>Hi guys,</p>

<p>I am major in Joint Math and Econ(=Math/Econ) now. I want to be an actuary in the future(hopefully). But I am also interested in Chem. I want to declare double major in Chem-Biochem. I know it's far away from my ideal career, but no one knows what will happen in next 10 years. Back to reality, if I declare Chem-Biochem, I believe that I am gonna put a mountain on my back coz work/research/intern will make me breathless. I am also afraid Chem-Biochem will take me too much time, which maybe affect the study of Math/Econ. </p>

<p>I am sure that I desire double major, but I am uncertain of my potential major. There are two choices that I feel distracted.</p>

<p>1) Applied Math+Economics
It will prepare me well for the future career. I can graduate in three years. I like both Math and Econ. They are my interest. I will have plenty time to intern.</p>

<p>2) Joint Math and Econ+Chem-Biochem
I can pursue econ and chem at the same time. If I apply for grad. school, maybe I will take dental/medical school into consideration. A LOT OF work. Probably I need to stay extra one quarter in college(4 yrs plus one quarter for graduation). Since these two are in two directions, so I need to search for various interns/research. I like both econ and chem.</p>

<p>Too hard to choose. Please help! I really appreciate ur help.</p>

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<p>While I’m unsure of your job prospects with both degrees I would recommend not taking on chem/biochem in addition to math/econ. Chem is notoriously hard as a major for several reasons and honestly it is completely unrelated to your joint math/econ degree. </p>

<p>My advice despite the difficult nature of chem would be to do both majors if you really really want to but only if you have tons of credits to use to both majors within 4 years. Since there isn’t much overlap it sounds like you’re making a lot more work for yourself as well as potentially keeping yourself from graduating on track.</p>

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<p>Yep. It’s not possible for me to graduate in four years with Biochem and Math/Econ.</p>