someaznboi07

A Double major in two engineering fields. Hard or impossible?

sorrygrateful

It'd be impossible for almost everybody. I guess you could do it if you don't want to sleep or have a life and are willing to stay more than four years, but what's the point?

If you can't decide which field you want to do, take a class in each and then see which one you like better.

jjjjj

it doesn't make sense to do it. employers and grad schools wouldn't care

mikeviking

what about doubling in physics and mechanical engineering? Minus AP credit and overlap, I added up the hours and got something like 147. This seems like a lot (little more than 18 per semester) but would it be unmanageable? I know i want to major in mechanical engineering, because a bachelor's in it would be more practical job-wise than one in physics, but I really like physics and wanted to leave the door open to pursue a graduate degree in it.

sorrygrateful

Taking 18 hours for a semester or two is ok, but you're going to burn out if you do it every semester.

If you like physics, just take a lot of those classes. Or you can stay at Rice for an extra semester if you really want a double major. There's no need to kill yourself over it.

jjjjj

I used to think double majoring was crucial because it seems like everyone does it, but trust me it doesnt matter.

sahweet

what about bio and economics?

peter_parker

Double majoring is pointless. Honestly.

thelonius

Pick one major and go with it. If you get to senior year and realize that you've taken enough extra classes in the second subject you love to qualify for a major, fill out the add major form then - you're allowed to add a major until you petition for graduation.