Can a student do ISP plus either MMMS or MUNS (the math programs)? Can one do MMMS plus MUNS? How about physics and MMMS or MUNS? Anyone in the know that can explain and suggest good combinations?
Did you intend to write MMSS ? Mathematical Methods in Social Sciences.
OP: Seems as though you are not familiar with the programs at Northwestern. You asked about MMMS (which does not exist), MUN (Model United Nations), and ISP (Integrated Science Program).
I think that you may have intended to inquire about ISP, MENU (mathematical experience for Northwestern undergraduates), and MMSS (mathematical methods in social sciences).
MMSS & ISP are very demanding programs. Doubtful that one would be permitted to participate in both, but research on NU’s website may be the best method to get the answers that you are seeking.
Dear @TomMW4,
I admire your ambition (!!!), but I think this is simply too ambitious. In my time, I knew students in each of NUs “honors” programs ISP, MMSS, and the now defunct HPME. However, I did not know anyone who was enrolled in more than one of these programs at once.
A few other things to keep in mind:
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At NU, if you plan to graduate in 4 years, take 4 classes per quarter, and attend 3 quarters per academic year, that’s 48 classes. I simply don’t think there is enough overlap in the requirements to complete two honors programs in that timeframe.
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These honors programs attract very different kinds of students, so I’m a little surprised that you think more than one of these programs would be an equally good fit for you. I think it’s perfectly fine to not know exactly what you want to do when you’re 18, but I wonder if you’re trying to do everything rather than finding the one thing that really interests you. Please don’t underestimate the value of enrolling in the college of arts and sciences (Weinberg) and allowing yourself time to figure out what truly interests you. It’s very common for Weinberg students to dabble in economics, poli sci, “pre-law”, “pre-med,” etc. before settling on a major. (There are no pre- professional degrees at NU, but you get the idea.)
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Finally, even if you could somehow enroll in more than one of these honors programs, I doubt you’d have enough time in the day for studying. Your toughest classes at NU might require up to 4 hours of studying outside of the classroom for every 1 hour in the classroom (assuming you want an A). To be successful at NU, you have to balance your class load accordingly (in fact, time/resource management is one of the most valuable skills you’re likely to learn at NU that’s not specifically taught.) My point is that with a schedule of 4 demanding classes in a quarter, there won’t be enough hours in the day to study.
Hope this helps, and best of luck to you in your college search!
Your CC friend,
mrdubya
Northwestern University, BA, 2001
Kellogg School of Management, MBA, 2009
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