Woke up to an email today that my Junior VP daughter has formally withdrawn from her second degree. It’s not a complete surprise as she’s been going through a long period of discernment about it. As a public high school student who excelled in math and science, I think seeking a school where she could start out with both degrees was a great option for her. Believe me, she uses every bit of that brain power to get through her very challenging music classes (theory, aural skills and languages.) Instead she’s going to take more classes in German and participate more fully in some other music career programming the school offers. Even without the second degree, she is at the right music school for her - it’s her perfect fit - so that’s something to consider as this year’s HS seniors begin their search. I’m happy and proud of her!
Thanks for posting this…particularly for new parents going through the process. College music degrees are SUPER time intensive. My D went through “reckonings” too…about what could and could not be done. It’s just part of the process of getting a music degree. I hope that she has a good year.
Good for her! In my anecdotal experience, most of the students I know who went into a dual degree program (with the exception of Bard) end up dropping one of the degrees, either music or the academic degree, and none has any any regrets–not for dropping, and not for trying it out in the first place. If you don’t try it, you will be left with the nagging question of whether it would have been the right choice.
Are you willing to share what major she dropped ?
It was a BA in Cognitive Science. She’s a soprano with a bigger voice, so of late this decision had more to do with whether or not to stay a 5th year in undergrad. While there are some upsides (vocally) for that 5th year, she is feeling like she’ll be ready for grad school auditions next year.
Music students graduate with all kinds of second degrees though - it’s amazing how they get it done.
Thank you for sharing this interesting insight to a world with which I am unfamiliar.
@Publisher - are you willing to share what your interest is?
Sorry, but I do not understand the question. I was intrigued by the thread title.
Wonderful news!