<p>I have a passion for finance. Everyday, I research companies, check stocks, and find out the world economy. I would really like to major in finance because of this. However, I am also great in science and math, so I feel that I should major in something like engineering. After all, one concern that I have is that Investment Banking would cause too much stress for me. Should I double major in engineering and finance? Or should I create my own "financial" engineering major? (WashU offers an independent major.)</p>
<p>I have no idea what “financial engineering” would entail…</p>
<p>You should do a double major.</p>
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<p>But…do you like science? A double major could be a great idea, just realize that science will probably be a lot more challenging here than you’re used to, and you won’t do well simply because you’ve glided through your high school or dual enrollment classes. Unless you’re in the 5% of people here who can succeed without really trying, you’re going to have to put in a LOT of time, and the reasoning “I thought it’d be easy” will leave you wondering what the hell you’re doing pretty fast.</p>
<p>But freshman year is a great time to find out those things, if you’re not quite sure. Freshman classes may be branded for weeding people out, but that really just means you’ll have to do some soul-searching and figure out if science is really what you want to pursue.</p>
<p>Where do you see yourself in 15 years? And what do you want your college experience to be like? Because really, you can have both.</p>
<p>I really doubt you can create your own engineering major. Create your own major is mainly phased out and typically applies to ArtSci only.</p>
<p>And agree with above poster. I’d start in B-school, and maybe take some engineering courses first year to see if you like them.</p>
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<p>It essentially already exists. Its called Systems Engineering. There are a TON of systems/b-school overlaps & double majors.</p>
<p>Thanks Johnson. I think that’s the major that I really want.</p>