Aerospace Engineering/Electrical Engineering Double Major?

CrazyAstronaut · 04-02-2005, 12:15 AM

Is it possible to have a social life and complete a double major in Aerospace engineering and Electrical engineering in four years?

Thanks

Alexandre · 04-02-2005, 01:47 AM

Errr...NO. Maybe if you take 5 years, but even then it is a stretch.

CrazyAstronaut · 04-02-2005, 02:31 AM

Actually I am thinking of 5 years...yeah 4 years is kind of impossible

Hopefully 5 years isn't too much of a stretch

IlliniJBravoEcho · 04-02-2005, 03:11 AM

I think that it would be impossible. At U of I at least. EE and AeroE are known for having the most number of hours to complete. There are tons of specialized courses in both and I think that 5 years would be a very big stretch. Plus it would be ridiculous. Aero is there to specialize and engineering programs usually want devotion to one major with an addition of anything that would aid you degree (like minor in math, physics or something). I dunno if you have a reason or really want to do it or come in with over 30 hours of AP and become a sophomore then I say go ahead. A major/minor might be more accessible than a double major.

Oh and that was just if you can do it in general or not. It is hard enough having a life with one engineering major sometimes (it is very possible and available if you want it) but having two engineering majors? Try to narrow it down and think more about which one you like. This task will likely be easier after taking some courses in college so don't worry about it. I just don't think that anybody likes to work that hard.

CrazyAstronaut · 04-02-2005, 05:50 PM

Thanks for the advice but it's not impossible. I spoke to the head of aerospace studies of the AFROTC. The aero major is very flexible and able to work around another major. He said I would need 30 additional credit hours.

If I major in electrical engineering I get 15k a year + $600 towards books + $250 a month spending money (300 sophomore year, 350 junior, 400 senior year).

Totally worth it!

I love aerospace though so I have to major in it

Alexandre · 04-03-2005, 09:00 AM

CrazyAstro, nobody said it wasn't possible or worth it. You asked if you could do it in 4 years and still have a great social life. The answer to that is no. If you don't mind spending 5+ years, knock yourself out. It most certainly CAN be done, but it will take a little longer.

IlliniJBravoEcho · 04-03-2005, 02:39 PM

I think I did but I changed my mind to social life in the next paragraph. I said it would be hard just doing it but in addition to having a social life my answer was a no. And I am sure at U of I you couldn't but that is where I go so Im sure UMich is different.