<p>Ok so I need some help. I'm a freshman at Stern and I don't know what to major in/double major in/minor in. I plan on doing a major in finance but that doesnt need to be decided for a while. In my next semester I have one extra course slot available and so I need to figure out a course to take that will apply towards a double major/a minor in the future. Here are some potential options - </p>
<p>1- I was originally going to do a double major in math or computer science. One of the two. However I am now reconsidering because of the difficulty of math at NYU. Also, majoring outside of stern is a ton of work to do whereas majoring inside of stern is usually only 3 or 4 courses.</p>
<p>2- I could do a minor in math or a minor in computer science or both together. However i'm not sure if a minor is really worth it. Is it considered valuable down the road to have two minors in computer science and math? Or would it be much more valuable to have a double major in one of the two? </p>
<p>3- do a second major in information systems. this is only 12 extra credits and so I may consider doing a minor on top of that. I was thinking of doing a minor in math with this. However I dont want to seem too much like the typical stern student down the road when I'm applying to jobs...</p>
<p>4- I could double major/minor in something different like philosophy just to separate myself from every other stern kid.</p>
<p>Any help would be well appreciated. Thanks</p>
<p>Okay first of all you will most likely major in finance, which I strongly recommend you do because the finance degree at Stern is VERY valuable and if you don’t you basically just wasted a crap load of your parents money. The degree is so worth it that you should major in it even though you’re not CRAZY about finance.</p>
<p>Also, don’t be afraid to work hard. If you don’t suffer in college, you are basically doing something wrong. I think you should double major in something more quantitative that will utilize your brain more like math or computer science. Realistically, employers will be more impressed with finance and math or computer science double major than say finance and philosophy. I think the only benefit of having that latter combo is having your friends think you’re slightly unique, which I personally don’t think is worth it in the long run. I would only minor in something if you have room left in your schedule for electives. The minor can be anything (this portion will basically make you “unique”), but don’t fool around with your majors.</p>
<p>Also, don’t major in Information Systems - the major is worthless compared to computer science in CAS.</p>
<p>Just my take.</p>
<p>I’m gonna get flamed for this post =)</p>
<p>This is my opinion, and take it for what it’s worth (it’s CC, so. . . heh.). </p>
<p>Most employers DON’T care if you minor or not. It’s really a line on your resume and maybe a second glance. Only minor in Philosophy or whatever if you REALLY want to learn it. Not to “separate yourself”. </p>
<p>UNLESS it’s something that will directly improve your major OR you really have a genuine interest in the subject. So, for you, a minor in Math or Computer Science might make you a better stock broker or give you a different skill set. For me, as a Media/Culture major, an American Studies or Sociology minor would give me more depth to my major. I thought I wanted to minor in Politics but I ultimately decided not to because the Politics minor was dragging down my GPA and I found I really did not enjoy it enough.</p>
<p>If there’s overlapping requirements for both your major and your double major, like Information Systems, it might benefit you to just take the extra few classes in it since you’re so close to getting the major anyway. My boyfriend did this at Cornell with Math and Computer Science. </p>
<p>A minor is really just there to give you a taste of that topic. It’s usually why they have you take an intro course and then a few of the required courses. </p>
<p>Bottom line is:</p>
<p>Do you really like the subject?
How much work are you willing to put into it?
Will it drag down your GPA?
Will you have to pay more money because you have to stay at NYU longer to finish a double major?</p>
<p>I’m saying all of this as a humanities major. I don’t know if you want to go to grad school or business school down the road, and I don’t know business school admissions. -shrug- </p>
<p>In my humble opinion, I would go for the Math. If not that, then the IS minor. If you really like philosophy, I would just run with that. My roommate is in Econ in CAS and she’s a Creative Writing minor because she genuinely enjoys writing and found it refreshing after her Econ classes.</p>
<p>Good luck with registration!</p>