<p>I'm considering double or triple majoring in college. I was wondering what the good and bad things about that would be.</p>
<p>good: youd get some goob jobs
bad: youll have no life cause youll be studying all the time</p>
<p>is there truly any practicle reason to triple major perhaps double but will you really gain that much from a third major especially if they are unrealted? not criticizing just curious</p>
<p>My guidance counselor here (very knowledgable) has told us that if a double/triple major is unrelated; it is no better than a single major as it detracts from your main field of study.</p>
<p>However if the second or third major augments your main major in some way or adds onto it in a relevant way, then it is definitely helpful.</p>
<p>For example:</p>
<p>Helpful: Double major in Economics and Business. This shows employers that you are well-versed in both the theoretical concepts of Economics as well as the actual real-world applied mechanics of Business. Econ/Business double majors do VERY VERY well at my University.</p>
<p>Helpful: Double major in International Relations and Chinese. Obviously it's easy to see how this double major can be helpful for inspiring businessmen and diplomats who who are interested in China.</p>
<p>Economics/Mathematics is also a popular, highly-regarded double major.</p>
<p>I am doing a major and two minors - you might consider some such variation.</p>
<p>I've always figured I'd double major in journalism and political studies...but let's wait and see what happens when I actually go to college, haha.</p>
<p>What if I triple majored in CSEE/Math/BrainCogSciences? There is a lot of overlapping work... is it possible(I'd be trying this at a school like MIT).</p>
<p>You may get good jobs; however, you may get overwhelmed and get burnt out.</p>
<p>This takes away a lot from the more detailed classes in your major. If you're really interested in something so interdisciplinary, look for a special program, or make plans to do more in grad school....</p>
<p>I'm considering majoring in something dealing with the arts (maybe creative writing, maybe film, or something along these lines) and possibly either adding on a psychology and/or philosophy major because I believe these could possibly augment my storytelling skills. Plus, either one would be a good backup in case if I fail as an artist.</p>
<p>With AP credits, I should be able to double major in a little over three years, triple in just a little over four (though with a few summer courses here and there and careful planning things would be able to work out). I guess my question is, how would four years and possibly some change be that much more work than somebody who has zero outside credits and is trying to get four years worth?</p>
<p>Tripple major? Are you kidding me? I think better to have solid two majors and study up to Ph.D. in one of them level rather then having 3 different majors w/o any Ph.Ds if you want to be competitive at jobs/make more money</p>
<p>It is very feasable at some schools to earn a triple major. St. Olaf College is one of them, where most people earn double majors. </p>
<p>I think the downside of multiple majors is that one is sacrificing receiving a liberal arts education for studying only a few subjects very intensely. Of course, if there is a strong core at your college, you should do fine with a double major. You will simply use up most of your electives.</p>
<p>One disadvantage of double- or triple-majoring is a lack of a rigorous education in a single discipline should one choose to pursue grad school.</p>
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What if I triple majored in CSEE/Math/BrainCogSciences? There is a lot of overlapping work... is it possible(I'd be trying this at a school like MIT).
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It would be possible -- but MIT doesn't allow triple majors anymore. Sorry Sagar. :(</p>
<p>More to the point -- you should double or triple because of intrinsic reasons (ie you're really excited about both/all three subject areas) rather than extrinsic ones (jobs, grad school). Having a triple, or two majors and two minors, probably isn't going to give you any real advantages in a job search or in graduate school applications. You should do it because you personally are psyched.</p>
<p>It's definitely possible to major in very different subjects, and yet maintain a rigorous curriculum in every one of those majors. I know a Goldwater scholar who's majoring in Math/Music/Stat/Sociology. I also know a Rhodes scholar who's majoring in Math/CS/Biology.</p>
<p>Sagar, csee will take up so much of your time that, unless you're extremely good with your time management, you'd do best to double major in something a little less involved than math. I think an issue many people fail to forsee when planning out double/triple majors is the sheer amount of work that upper division courses require. If you anticipate this, however, you'll be in a much better position to carry through than you would be otherwise.</p>
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<p>I think that triple majors are for those people who just have too many interests and can't settle on one (there are a few exceptions). Consider the fact that while your friends might have an easier senior year, getting ready for grad work or a job, you're going to have less room. You should check with each school- some discourage, some encourage, some allow for one class to count for both, others don't, etc.</p>
<p>a drawback is that you can't take as many courses in other areas as you might like to because you'll already have too much to do trying to satisfy your two majors. triple seems like a nightmare and undoable in 4 years.</p>
<p>justcallmefunk - It depends on the institution, I'm sure, but at my school, it's definitely possible to triple-major in four years. Quadruple-majoring, even, isn't unheard of.</p>