<p>Can anyone comment on either/both of these majors or the possibility of double majoring? Thanks!</p>
<p>I know someone who is doing it. Both majors are difficult and take a lot of time. Comp sci psets are especially time consuming. And your GPA might suffer. That said, it’s definitely possible.</p>
<p>Great combination for finding a job! I know some girls who have done it. You’ll have to budget your time well, but it’s definitely doable. Take CS 111 your first semester and see how you like it. The econ major you can squeeze into 2 years if you have to (not recommended but I’ve seen it happen); 20% of the class graduates with an econ major, so it’s really popular!</p>
<p>CS is one of those majors where there’s a high drop off rate. For me, it was one of the hardest classes I took, but it was also the most useful long term. I love the CS professors. They’re sooo helpful, and it’s a small department so you get to know everyone!</p>
<p>My D just took her first CS course this term - she LOVES the dept and professors but isn’t deep enough into it yet for me to be able to relay much else regarding rigor. This is very cool [Wellesley</a> College Programming Team Wins Regional Competition | Wellesley College](<a href=“http://www.wellesley.edu/news/2013/05/node/35388]Wellesley”>Wellesley College Programming Team Wins Regional Competition | Wellesley College)</p>
<p>Thanks, everyone! I’ve only played with programming a bit, but I’ve really enjoyed it and I seem to pick it up relatively well. We’ll see how it goes with an actual class, though. I bet it would be incredible to take classes at MIT within that major as well. </p>
<p>I became interested in doubling when I heard about how useful the two majors can be together.</p>