Doubel Major @ Swarthmore to much?

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<p>So there is a very solid chance I am going to end up at Swat. I am very aware of its notorious academic rigor. So would a double major destroy my soul or do you think it is possible? I also plan on doing varsity athletics. Preferentially, I would like to hear from current students at Swat, but I suppose anyone with insight will do. Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>As someone who is also at a notoriously difficult LAC, I would say to just see how it goes before setting your sights on a double major. It’s certainly not impossible, but it takes a lot of strict scheduling and stress. What are you thinking of (double) majoring in?</p>

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<p>Yeah that makes sense. Time management is obviosuly a prime concern.Public policy and sociology. I can’t pick just one lol. But which LAC if I may inquire?</p>

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<p>You will also find that after taking intro courses, you will have a much better idea of which path you want to take.</p>

<p>I’m a Reedie. :)</p>

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<p>Double majors are pretty common at Swarthmore. Out of last year’s graduating class of 354, more than 90 students had double majors. A small handful had triple majors.</p>

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<p>Look up the majors you are interested in at Swarthmore. Count the following courses or credits needed:</p>

<p>A. Courses or credits needed for the first major.
B. Courses or credits needed for the second major that do not overlap with A.
C. Courses or credits for other requirements (e.g. breadth requirements) that do not overlap with A and B.
D. Any of the above that may be fulfilled by AP or other credit on entry.</p>

<p>Compare A + B + C - D with the total number of courses of credits you would take to graduate. If less than or equal, then it is doable. If slightly greater, then it is doable if you overload a bit. Though if it is greater, equal, or not much less, then you have to be very careful with schedule planning to make sure that every course fulfills some sort of requirement.</p>

<p>Of course, whether it is doable depends on which majors you are doing. Workload depends on whether you pick majors with a lot of “heavy” courses relative to others.</p>