Double major?

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<p>Hey guys, first off I know that this isn't the appropriate thread to post this question but you guys always seem to have good opinions so I thought why not..</p>

<p>Anyways, I have a small dilemma I'm trying to figure out soon and would love input. So I'm a 3rd year (transfer) at UCSD majoring in structural engineering. Recently I've been informed that I will be staying for a 5th year to finish up classes (didn't do summer school before hand).</p>

<p>So my question is this: do you think employers and firms would be impressed with a double major in math and my primary major? I don't have any intentions to attend grad school but my schedule works out that I can double major in math (while not overloading). However, its a ton of work and my engineering GPA is only a 2.5.</p>

<p>What'd you guys think? Should I drop the double major and focus more on my engineering GPA, EC's and internships or do you think I should stick with math too? Ps. I'm enrolled in my first upper div math class this quarter and I've already been granted the double major.. Any input at all would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>Work on internships and getting a full time position upon graduation. That is more important then doubling in math.</p>

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<p>THanks a ton itransfer!</p>

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<p>If you really want to know what to do, call the engineering company that you would like to work for one day and ask to be transfered to Human Resources, then ask to talk to a recruiter, then ask them what they think. I’m serious. </p>

<p>This is coming form a 25 year old who works at an engineering and pharmaceutics firm ;)</p>

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<p>OMG a structural engineering major at UCSD, never seen one on CC. Anyways, I applied as a SE major at UCSD and it’s my top priority.</p>

<p>I won’t recommend double majoring, especially in math, unless you want to peruse a career in math or doing it just because you love math.
I know tons of engineers and most of them go through this phase as a student. Just don’t give up! Getting your first job is the trickiest aspect. Once you get it, you’re all set since engineering jobs are much more stable. Gaining experience will be a lot more beneficial than majoring in math.</p>

<p>Engineers already go through tons of math. It’s better to get an Autocad certification which can serve as a perk since you’re a structural engineering major.</p>

<p>Plus, my friend will double major in math just because he loves math and wants to be a professor later on in his life.</p>

<p>Anyways, a quick question…how hard is SE in UCSD?</p>