<p>There have been many like me before, but please hear me out on this one: Should I triple major in economics, math, and business administration at Boston University?</p>
<p>I have been basically been slacking and underachieving my entire life, and I feel like now is the time for me to at least make a push towards success. A triple major would help me do so; it would leave little time for distractions and allow me to focus on one goal. I have already talked to my counselors, and they even drew me up a schedule. It's not terrible, as many of my AP credits got rid of prerequisites and other classes. </p>
<p>However, is it too much for a slacker like me? I'm still as lazy as ever in these first two weeks of college, and I know it only gets worse. But I really, really want to be able to distinguish myself from the rest of the student body.</p>
<p>Will be a huge uphill battle. I like your ambition, but those majors will beat your ass like a drum. Find something your most passionate about and seek real world experience in the field.</p>
<p>This forum gets way too caught up in what your piece of paper says or that you have a 4.0 GPA.</p>
<p>Sounds like a bad idea to me. College really stresses on experience. Having three majors will look impressive, especially if you keep your GPA up, but it will be time-consuming and probably bad for your wallet (3 majors sounds like you’ll graduate way later). </p>
<p>Agreed with stickaaron – you need real world experience, not an overload of classes. Pick the major you feel best about and maybe talk to your counselor about having a ‘focus’ or a minor. Our school has a business field that allows people to focus in a subject such as economics or accounting for business. Then look for an internship in your second semester soph. year or junior first sem. year.</p>
<p>You can distinguish yourself by taking that ambition and throwing it elsewhere, like finding experience in the field you want to work in. Classes can only teach you so much… it’s the real world experience you should seek out.</p>
<p>Distinguish yourself by being successful at one or two things: get involved in research, competitions or clubs, or pursue great internships. Allow yourself time to enjoy the experience before the real world kicks in. If you overload, you’re not going to have the time to devote to being successful beyond the piece of paper.</p>