How easy is it to double major in completely different subjects?

<p>Hi everyone,
I know there's a thread similar to this, but my potential majors do not include engineering, which was what the other one was about, so maybe things may be different for my question.</p>

<p>Anyway, as of right now, I'm unsure exactly what I want to major in. However, one of the reasons I like Tufts is that it's one of the few (very few!) schools that have ALL the fields I'm interested in.</p>

<p>So, exactly how hard would it be to double major in two completely different subjects if I were to get accepted? I'm thinking of combining IR/architecture. Along with this, I may get recruited to play my sport, and I'm hoping to join a few clubs. Also, it would be AWESOME if I wouldn't have to take 6 classes a semester and a bunch of summer school.</p>

<p>I know that sounds like a high standard, but I'm just trying to see what would be realistic and what wouldn't.</p>

<p>Thanks for the help! I appreciate it!</p>

<p>I just took a look at some of the architecture options that Tufts has to offer, and based on your criteria, I think some might be more feasible than others. It might be difficult to double-major in IR if you were looking to get a BSE in Architectural Studies, which is through the School of Engineering. It's not impossible but the workload might be more than what it seems like you are looking for. (In this case, looking at the other thread about the engineering double major would be helpful).</p>

<p>On the other hand, it would probably be easier to work the second major in with the architectural studies major through the department of Art History. There's a lot of information on both in the Tufts Bulletin. I'm sure there are other threads on CC that might provide more insight on the questions you raised about double-majoring and team sports. Good luck with everything!</p>

<p>I'm in A&S, so don't know much about engineering, but I know that it's certainly feasible to major in two completely unrelated subjects. You will just have less space for free, random electives. </p>

<p>As for 6 classes a semester plus sports and clubs, I think that's a little much. Depending on what you're taking, five classes a semester can be very challenging at Tufts (while trying to balance extracurriculars and a social life). If you're very determined to do that then maybe it's feasible, but I think you'd be better off taking normal course loads. There's just as much, if not more, to be learned outside of the classroom (at least in my experience).</p>

<p>what's a normal courseload? 5 or 4 classes?</p>

<p>Huzzah! another architectural studies major! At least for me my typ course load for the past two years were 4.5 to 5 classes.</p>