<p>I want to major in physics, but i was also thinking of double majoring. Majoring physics is a pretty prescribed course load so i dont have too much room for other classes and i really dont want to double major in math. I was thinking economics or even polysci. I have physics AP credit (although i am still going to take Honors 260 E&M), but unfortunatly my school did not offer the econ AP. I dont have enough room in my schedule to take econ 101 my first semester, but is it possible to still try to double major?</p>
<p>Physics major is definitely the harder of the two, since it has prereq class and then requires 30 credits beyond that, whereas Econ only requires 30 credits. Any reason why you want a second major, as opposed to just a minor?</p>
<p>I have always thought of a minor being pretty useless. Not for any partituclar reason, its just my gut reaction. If i am going through all that trouble i might as well take a couple extra classes and go all the way with it. If i dont get involved in research i would even take some classes in the summer. I plan on getting the Honors concentration in physics though so i have a feeling its going to be a lot of work, but hey, i really enjoy it and its 40k a year so i might as well get my moneys worth.</p>
<p>My goal is to come out of undergrad with as much across the board "help you out in life" knowledge, then decide what career i want in grad school.</p>
<p>Well if you had already planned on physics being what you're doing, an econ major would be just as useless as an econ minor. But if you're still undecided, doing both is a good decision.</p>
<p>Yes, it's still possible to dual major. You might have to continue taking a pretty full schedule, and won't have the same freedom to take random classes that interest you. But if you have a clear goal about what you want to do, you can schedule to pack as many possible requirements together.</p>
<p>And if you ever do end up deciding to spend a summer in Ann Arbor, there aren't many advanced classes offered, so you'll only really be able to take classes that go towards distribution. My suggestion would be to do an intensive language for spring term (if you're not already done with it), and then a physics REU for the rest of the time.</p>
<p>I decided i want to major in physics for undergrad because it will give me a really broad field of study. I don't yet know what exactly i want to do career wise, but i do know that i really enjoy physics and that the problem solving, creative thinking, and math skills will easily apply to almost anything i might decide to do. I dont know if i want to become a physicist, or even a scientist for that matter. I figure it will give me knowledge about A LOT of different subjects.</p>
<p>Aside from understanding logically and scientifically how the world works i want to get educated in the humanities. Seeing how economics uses a lot of the math i will need for physics and will undoubtedly help me understand business, politics, and some sociology, i figured that would be a good thing to double major in. </p>
<p>I really enjoy a lot of different subjects and i just want to maximise my oppurtunities. You only go to college once.</p>
<p>even if you don't take econ 101 your first semester, you can still double major. i'm sure you're already aware that you need 150 credits, compared to the 120 for one major to graduate. </p>
<p>if you're willing to stay in school for another year, or another semester (depending on how heavy a courseload you take), go for it. and taking summer classes are expensive, if you didn't know.</p>
<p>anyways, a minor is not worthless. you say your goal is to "come out of undergrad with as much across the board "help you out in life" knowledge..". first of all, if you minor in econ, you're gonna have to take at least 15 credits, basically 5 courses to complete an econ minor. that is plenty of classes for you to get a feel of economics. and to fillfill your distribution requirements, you're pretty much able to take courses in anything else that interests you.</p>
<p>also, you're forgetting about the friends and life-long relationships and all the memories you'll make in college. college isn't all about academics and if you're taking 18 credit course loads every semester in physics and econ courses, you're not going to have much free time, unless you're pretty dang smart.</p>
<p>It's only 150 credits if you're doing a dual degree across different schools (like B school and LSA). You can do a dual major in LSA with only 120 credits.</p>
<p>Basically, you don't know how you're going to feel about either subject later on, but at least for the moment plan on majoring for both. In a year or two you might decide you like physics more and want to focus on that and only minor in Econ. I thought I wanted to dual major in math and physics, but then I realized that I was never going to do anything requiring a physics major, so now I'm just taking the physics classes that interest me. I'd just start meeting the requirements for each, but don't be afraid to cut back on one if your feelings change later on. It can take a while to really find out what a subject is like.</p>