Question about UIUC essay - academic interests

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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>I am applying to UIUC (univ of illinois at urbana champagne) this year. I just had a doubt in answering the first prompt.</p>

<p>In an essay of 300 words or less, please discuss your academic interests and/or professional goals.</p>

<p>I have two main academic interests: chemical engineering and computer science. For chemical engineering, I've done an internship at a pharmaceutical company, while for computer science I have designed websites and stuff. But are we allowed to discuss more than one interest in the essay? I was wondering this because you are only allowed to choose one major while applying. Moreover, it's really odd because the chemical engineering major is in the liberal arts/college, while the computer science major is in the engineering school.</p>

<p>So should I include both academic interests? or should I choose only one of chemical engineering or computer science?</p>

<p>Thanks :)</p>

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<p>well if your applying as undecided then you should discuss both and explain your need for exploration for both, but if your applying to one of those majors I think its best you pick one and focus on it in your essay.
Good Luck!</p>

<p>Merry Christmas!!!</p>

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<p>Focus more on the one you’re majoring in. Otherwise, you can include both and express your interest in dual majoring if that’s available.</p>