<p>thanks cupcake and merry </p>
<p>i will try to speak to someone this week,</p>
<p>Also, i have another question,
Is it possible to double major (say bio and chem, or bio and phycology) and still have a life.
do you know anyone. and how many classes would they be taking a semester. </p>
<p>thanks a lot. so helpful.</p>
<p>Definitely possible to double major and still have a life, though if it’s in bio and chem it might be a little more difficult because of all the time you’ll have to spend in labs. Both majors are pretty hour-intensive. A different second major might leave you with more free time. That said, I majored in biology and minored in chemistry (which is really pretty common), and I never felt like I was in class/lab all the time.</p>
<p>"thanks cupcake and merry </p>
<p>i will try to speak to someone this week,</p>
<p>Also, i have another question,
Is it possible to double major (say bio and chem, or bio and phycology) and still have a life.
do you know anyone. and how many classes would they be taking a semester. </p>
<p>thanks a lot. so helpful."</p>
<p>It is absolutely possible to double major at Wake, but you need to be efficient in what classes you take. You should do your divisionals and your majors, and nothing else. You’ll probably be in for some 17-19 hour semesters or some summer courses, but it’s possible. I know Greek double majors who are in clubs and whatnot as well. This is in no way easy – in fact, I’m not exactly sure how they manage this – but it is certainly possible. A major/minor would certainly be easier though. </p>
<p>The double major I know is in a sorority – she took 19 hours last semester which is literally ridiculous, but those labs really kill. I don’t know what her two majors are, though. There is rumored to be someone here who is double majoring and minoring, but I’m not sure on that one. Bio & psych is probably easier to do than bio & chem.</p>
<p>Double majors are actually pretty common and not that difficult if you plan them out in advance. The load of divisionals has lessened over the years so it is becoming easier to double major or take more elective courses. In the sciences it seems more common to major and minor or double major in a science and another non-science major. It’s not that uncommon to take course overloads. There are a ton of students who take anywhere between 17 and 19 hours a semester. I’ve had many semesters with 18 or 19 hours loads. They were definitely do-able for me and I was still able to have a life outside of class. The average course load is closer to 14 or 15 a semester though. </p>
<p>You aren’t technically allowed to double major and minor. To do this you have to submit a petition to the Committee on Academic Affairs and meet a number of extra requirements, including have 15 hours above and beyond the 120 hours required for graduation. There are a couple students who get approved every year for a double major and minor, but it is typically pretty rare.</p>
<p>is it true (this is from a website) that the most non-attractive students goes to Case Western and the most attractive ones goes to WFU? this is such a silly question 
laughed real hard when i saw this on the internet…and a bit intimidated 
…i might need to get in shape for the competition to attract the opposite sex if the theory is true :P</p>
<p>“is it true (this is from a website) that the most non-attractive students goes to Case Western and the most attractive ones goes to WFU? this is such a silly question laughed real hard when i saw this on the internet…and a bit intimidated …i might need to get in shape for the competition to attract the opposite sex if the theory is true :P”</p>
<p>Hahahah I mean, I have no idea what Case Western is like, but the students at Wake are pretty attractive. Like I said before, most people exercise a lot, do intramurals, etc, so most people are in shape and whatnot. Most people get dressed for class (at least wearing jeans = dressed up). I love our attractive student body Definitely don’t be intimidated by it. I don’t dress up for school & hardly exercise so it’s definitely doable here ahahaha.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the help. Another question. What would say a typical first semester look like for a pre med bio major and chem minor? Also when do we get our books and
stuff
and do we get summer
reading for wake?<br>
Thanks!</p>
<p>“Thanks for all the help. Another question. What would say a typical first semester look like for a pre med bio major and chem minor? Also when do we get our books and
stuff
and do we get summer
reading for wake?
Thanks!”</p>
<p>You’ll probably have one or two (probably two?) science classes and then 2-3 divisional classes (or two divisionals & HES, etc), depending on the amount of work you want to take on. </p>
<p>There is no required summer reading at Wake but I believe there is an optional book – I didn’t do any summer reading though. The way you get your books at Wake is after you sign up for your classes, you go to the bookstore and the book shelves will be labeled with the teachers names and course codes. You can either buy the books straight off the shelves or search for them on Amazon – I recommend immediately going to the bookstore after signing up for classes and seeing what books you’ll need & then ordering them because even used books are pretty expensive here. If you buy and book and then drop the class, you can return it for exactly the amount you bought it for with your receipt, but if you buy a book and then your teacher decides not to use it, you can only return it for their reduced value. </p>
<p>You can return your books at the end of the semester for a reduced value, keep them, or sell them online. </p>
<p>Just be a smart shopper – I got about 1/2 of my books in the bookstore and 1/2 online for really cheap. My politics professor actually required a book that the bookstore didn’t order so we needed to get it online, and I got it for like 10$ (originally priced 50$). So just make sure you’re smart about it and books shouldn’t put a huge hole in your pocket (although some books are significantly more expensive than others are).</p>
<p>When do you sign up for classes? When you move in in the fall, or before?</p>
<p>“When do you sign up for classes? When you move in in the fall, or before?”</p>
<p>You sign up for classes after you move in :)</p>
<p>Just want to mention that Wake does a very thourough, informative new student website that goes up in May. It will have all the info incoming freshman need on registration, academic advising, housing, forms you need to complete, move-in day, etc. </p>
<p>They also do gatherings over the summer at a Wake family’s home with current students and Wake representatives present to answer questions - highly recommend incoming freshman attend such a session in their area over the summer; we found it to be very helpful.</p>
<p>I don’t know if you will be able to help me with this question but do you know how hard it would be to walk on the field hockey team</p>
<p>“i don’t know if you will be able to help me with this question but do you know how hard it would be to walk on the field hockey team”</p>
<p>I’m not sure, sorry 
I know a few people on the club field hockey team though and they all seem to think it’s really fun. I don’t know anything about Varsity, though, except that we’re good.</p>
<p>When are tryouts held for club baseball, if there are any?</p>
<p>Field Hockey is among Wake’s strongest athletic programs and has national standing. I am not sure how many full scholarships they have, but I’d guess you’d have to be very good – probably to the point of having been offered scholarships from lesser programs – to walk on at Wake.</p>
<p>For more info: <a href=“http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/sports/field-hockey.htm[/url]”>http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/sports/field-hockey.htm</a></p>
<p>Rockvillemon- the small get togethers sound great, I hope they can schedule one for us west coasters.</p>
<p>“When are tryouts held for club baseball, if there are any?”</p>
<p>There’s a club baseball player on my floor! I’ll ask him & let you know – if I don’t get back to you in a couple of days, PM me so that I’ll definitely remember.</p>
<p>hey pink, i’m about to send the deposit via wire transfer from overseas…but from WFU’s website it says </p>
<p>In order to identify where wire proceeds are to be applied, please include the following information:</p>
<p>Full Name of Student
Student ID Number</p>
<p>i don’t have a Student ID Number…and i can’t ask any admission officer about it because it’s the weekend…do you know anything about this? can you ask around? May 1st is coming T_T</p>
<p>Check your letter of acceptance - if I recall correctly - it was on the letter last year - is an 8-digit number.</p>
<p>@rockvillemom it’s not in the acceptance letter should i just send it with my name on? I mean, sending a letter from my country would take approximately 4 days to reach WF…and i can only send it on monday the 26th…with the time difference, it’ll arrive on either the 30th at midnight or 31st in the morning…God! this is kinda scary…should’ve sent the deposit earlier…</p>