<p>Sorry if this is wrong forum. CC has sort of become my "panic zone" if you will, where I turn to for second opinions on college related stuff that's been bugging me :P </p>
<p>Anyway, I was wondering how much extra workload (both in number of classes, and just subjectively) a second major is over a minor? I'm asking because I've always been involved in music, and thus music is definitely on the short list for potential minors. But after talking to my school music director, who is relatively convinced that I'd be able to get a music scholarship at the school I want to attend, I started looking more deeply into it. Turns out, they only offer scholarships for music majors or double majors. I feel like its worth a shot, but perhaps only if that second major is not going to make my whole time at college one big panic attack inducing, hair pulling, stress out session :D
Thanks for any feedback!</p>
<p>Oh, and my "main" major is likely going to be chemistry</p>
<p>You can look yourself since you have a college in mind. Look at the major and minor requirements for Chem online. And look at the major requirements for music. And look at the distribution or other requirements. You can even map out a hypothetical schedule by semester taking into account any prerequisite classes you may need.</p>
<p>I am generally aware of the course load differences. Usually a couple classes difference from what I have heard. So perhaps I should have omitted that portion from the original question. What I’m really looking for is subjective information. People who have done it or known people who have done it.Sure its 3 (just a arbitrary number) courses more. But what does that really mean? How does it feel to take those 3 extra course? How does it interact with your “main” major?</p>
<p>We’re not talking about double majoring in polisci and English; that double occurs in just one “school” or “college” of a college. At most colleges it is difficult to major in music and something else. Music usually exists in its own school/college and the other major also exists in its own school/college. Each school/college will have its own requirements of the student, in addition to the major requirements (usu. 30-39 hours). That means fulfilling the requirements of the two majors (say, 72 hours) and the school/college requirements. Often the music double major, like the engineering double major, is a guarantee of at least 5 years of college. Even then, it is an insane amount of work, allowing you very little time during the school year to have fun or contribute to the college or community.</p>
<p>Some schools, like URochester, have double majors with far fewer school/college requirements, and URoc has a really good music program. You might look at it. You might also check Oberlin and Bard.</p>
<p>While you’re looking at these schools, also consider the costs and what your family can afford. Run the net price calculators. Have The Talk with your parents. </p>
<p>@jkeil911 And that’s what I needed to know. Can’t be spending that much time as an undergrad if I want to go to med school. Looks like I’ll have do a minor in music if possible and look for scholarships elsewhere. Thanks for the info!</p>
<p>Yeah, if you want to go to med school double majoring in chemistry and music doesn’t sound like the best idea. Music majors alone tend to be very demanding.</p>
<p>Please read this article on the differences between double majors and double degrees when it comes to music. It is very clarifying when trying to decide which path is right for you. <a href=“http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/conservatory/admissions/tips/doubledegree.html”>http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/conservatory/admissions/tips/doubledegree.html</a></p>