<p>Hi I want to double major in a science and a humanities/social science (Biochemistry and East Asian Studies) as well as a minor in Chinese. Do you guys think this is doable? Any opinions?</p>
<p>It depends on the school; I suggest you map out all 4 years of college to see whether you’d have to take any classes over winter break or the summer. The two fields are very different and have very little overlap- on the contrary, an East Asian Studies major and a minor in Chinese is very doable. Do you have any ideas on what you want to do with your double major and minor in the future?</p>
<p>It would be difficult to major in both of those fields simply because both of them are very time-consuming. Also, to get any proficiency in Chinese, you have to study abroad (preferably for at least a year) and it’s difficult for science majors to get the science courses they need during study abroad (or, if they can, they don’t have the language skills at a high enough level to take courses at a university in the host country)If you’re not in college already, look at schools with a Chinese Flagship program, e.g., Ohio State, in which you complete another major besides your Chinese studies.</p>