<p>I'm trying to decide if I should triple major in psychology, cognitive science, and music. I'm not sure if this would hurt me or be beneficial. I know triple majors are strenuous but I am genuinely in psychology and cognitive science and although they do overlap each offers me a little something different. And on top of this I love music and I enjoy learning about it and joining various ensembles and such. Also I have a scholarship for private lessons and the only way to maintain this scholarship is to continue on the path to be a music major. I want to study neuroscience in graduate school and all the programs that I've looked into want strong backgrounds in psychology and cognitive science if you come from a social science background. Any thoughts?</p>
<p>This reply’s a little late, but I don’t advise a triple major. A double major and minor would work out better for you. I know you have to consider your academic interests, but also think about the impression potential employers will get from a triple-major student - a lack of focus and the inability to make a decision will definitely come to mind.</p>
<p>I speak from experience, because I also considered this option and had people who come from professional working backgrounds and HR departments talking me out of it, because it doesn’t make a very favourable impression to companies. Yes, the workload is tough, but people look for depth rather than breadth (e.g. research in the major, honors, study abroad, major-related clubs, good GPA (which may be hard to maintain given your courseload), etc). </p>
<p>I would say drop one of those to a minor, or just do a double.</p>
<p>Even double majors are frowned upon by most employers. They would rather you one well then have surface knowledge of two</p>
<p>Plus…in the eyes of HR
triple major = weak social skills</p>