<p>I'm a transfer student starting at Cal for Fall 2011 and I'm considering double majoring in English and History. I'd like to hear about the experiences of anyone majoring in both or either as a transfer student. Is it even doable? Will I ever have a moment to do something besides study (with getting all As as the goal)? Are there any recommended course plans that will keep me on track to graduating on time? Any advice about any of this at all?</p>
<p>Much love in advance!</p>
<p>From what I hear it’s possible, and won’t be completely crazy, but you’ll have little time for electives. You might think about making one a minor. If you want to list both on a resume, you could always write:</p>
<p>University of California, Berkeley — Bachelor of Arts, 2012
Studied English and History</p>
<p>or something similar. If asked, you’d have to clarify which was your major and which was your minor, but I think that would be an accurate representation of a major/minor course of studies.</p>
<p>My friend majored in French and History at Cal, wasn’t a transfer though. She said it was manageable, even studied abroad one full year, and was able to take some electives and fit in other activities. I think she graduated with a solid GPA at that. (She was valedictorian at my HS, though. lol)</p>
<p>Out of curiosity, what do you plan to do after you get those two majors? I don’t see the point of having English/History combo double major unless you’re pursuing it for career-related or academic-related interests.</p>
<p>xViral: </p>
<p>You could probably say the same for any general English or history major. That major combination is actually pretty useful. You could go into journalism, publishing, work at a museum, be a librarian… etc. It would also be amazing preparation for law school. While both extensively hone writing and reading skills, I think history would do a good job of preparing a law school candidate for memorizing loads of information, in addition. I think any major someone picks is fulfilling either a career or academic related interest, by the way. Either you love what you study or you study what you hate to fulfill some career goal. Or… you’re lucky to be able to fulfill both academic and career related interests.</p>