<p>whats the real difference between a major and a minor? can you still hold a career with only a minor in the subject you're working in? also; does it cost more to double major? if so; how much more? are the courseloads different i assume?? i'm thinking IR & journalism double major. what about triple? how does that work?</p>
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whats the real difference between a major and a minor?
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A minor doesn't require as many courses. </p>
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can you still hold a career with only a minor in the subject you're working in?
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Yes. </p>
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also; does it cost more to double major?
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Some colleges charge you if you overload; some don't. It can also be more expensive if you don't finish in four years. </p>
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what about triple?
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This is highly variable. Some colleges encourage triple majors (Rice); others don't allow it (Duke).</p>