Hello Cornellians,
I am planning to go to Cornell starting this January. My question is…is it possible to minor in something like performing arts and major in a science like biology? I am on the pre-med pathway, but I really do love acting and theatre. Pursuing a different minor might give me something to talk about when applying to medical/PA school. Thoughts?
Is it possible? Yes. Would it be difficult? Possibly.
You don’t need to declare a minor right away; if I were you, I would begin by taking your traditional required biology/pre-med courses plus one PMA elective. See how you like it. And be sure to talk to your advisor about it, as he/she would be able to give you a more specific answer as to how difficult it would be.
@Ranza123 Okay, alright. I will definitely talk to my advisor. What does PMA stand for and consist of?
PMA is performing and media arts, which is the theater major here at Cornell!