<p>A quick background story to get people oriented:</p>
<p>So initially, I came to Emory with the intention of becoming a business major since I know that that is one of the things the school is known for. The second major or minor would have been something purely out of interest (Chinese, CS, etc). Now however, I've found that business doesn't truly interest me. It's the math and computer science courses that really have me sitting there in awe. That being said, I've begun the process of making a full U-turn with my studies, trying to refocus on the subjects that actually interest me.</p>
<p>Now the actual problem:</p>
<p>With math and computer science as my primary focuses, I now question whether or not Emory is the right place to pursue my studies if I intend on going on to a prestigious math and CS grad school (MIT, Stanford, Berkley, Carnegie-Mellon, etc.).</p>
<p>*side note: the dream is to work in robotics (not the lame bomb-patrol-rover stuff, but rather the android, AI ,and iRobot sort of deal. Nasa and space stuff is cool too I guess...) </p>
<p>For a while I looked at the Emory-Georgia Tech dual degree program since it offered me the chance to go over to Tech and pursue computer engineering, something I hear they're known for. That would allow me to get a degree at Emory as well as one at Georgia Tech. However, this program requires 5 years of work as well as rushing through school to make it through Emory in 3 years before effectively transferring. I also thought about transferring completely to Tech (or some other school----I'm not a local of Georgia, so I don't necessarily have to stay here for school) that's better with math and science. However, at the moment, I don't think my GPA or past course selection (given that I was on the path for the B-school) would really help me all that much. The other issue is that I really do like Emory. I have a great support network of friends here that I've met from all over the country. It was always my opinion that you only transferred if you didn't feel like your home institution was making you happy. </p>
<p>Currently my GPA sits at about a 3.48 (This is due to my lack of interest in some of the finance and economics courses that I was taking). I'm also a rising sophomore, so there is time to improve this substantially, I think.</p>
<p>So now I ask those across the internet if they have any thoughts or words of advice for my situation. Nobody hold back, because if I need a reality check, just give it to me straight.</p>