<p>Hey guys, </p>
<p>I was just wondering how common double majoring was at Brown? Is it extremely difficult or relatively common?</p>
<p>I was hoping to do a double major in East Asians Studies and Economics, would this be possible?</p>
<p>Thanks so much.</p>
<p>About 1/4 of students double major. It’s not too tough so long as you are in the right areas and plan it well.</p>
<p>Like modestmelody said, it’s not too difficult. It can’t just be a spur of the moment decision before graduation, but if planned out, almost all combinations are doable. 2 Bachelor of Arts programs combine fairly easily, even when they share no common courses, but you’ll have to keep in mind that doing such a program limits your flexibility to explore and take advantage of Brown’s course offerings. One really needs to consider how much one’s willing to give up for a double concentration. That I’ll have only a few electives after completing all courses within my 2 concentrations is giving me some pause, although I’ve been comforted by the fact that I would be taking all of the courses within the concentrations whether or not I declare.</p>
<p>So look over requirements and see what you want to take and what you’d be able to take. If you like what you see, then you can. If you don’t, take the courses you want and don’t double concentrate just for the sake of doing so.</p>
<p>I find that double concentrating provides some extra motivation to take courses which, although useful, not necessary. It sets a clear goal which you can pursue. If, of course, your wish is to become at least moderately knowledgeable in a second area, and not just be less of a total alien when it comes to some terms you’re curious about. When you have clear goals it is easier to get things done. It always looks like you’re making some kind of progress.</p>
<p>Just like having homework. It might seem that you can learn material by just attending lectures without doing this extra chore, but in reality we all know that being required to do stuff is really beneficial. Double majoring is like giving yourself extra homework.</p>