Double major as a transfer? Possible?

oasisoasis
Mon, 06 May 2013 10:30:46 +0000

I am transferring hopefully this upcoming Fall. The plan all along has been to major in, essentially, two unrelated majors. One is something I am good at and can easily do very well in, Philosophy, and the other is more quantitative and pertains to what I actually want to do once I am out of college, Economics.

The problem is that I spent the last two years working on my Philosophy major. I love the subject and it’s something that naturally fits me. I keep hearing that it won’t matter what I major in as long as my GPA is highly competitive. Obviously, not looking to be an engineer or astronaut, I realize that to some small extent this is true. However, I want to pursue an Economics major. I love the material and it’s a field I want to be a part of for a very long time.

It’s not encouraged for students to begin a new major as transfers at all because when you think about it two years isn’t much time. So is it completely impossible to do TWO MAJORS in two years? Also keeping in mind that I would be interested in doing internships as well. I’m not willing to spend an extra year, I don’t have the funds for that really.

Given summer courses (up to 4 a summer) and winter courses, is this possible at all? I’m looking for some affirmation or… reality check. Between the two majors unfortunately I would have to choose Economics although I would fare better, grade wise, with Philosophy. I’m awaiting decisions from schools now and it seems I’m pressed for time to make a decision already. Advice?

There are rare cases where liberal arts majors succeed in finance. Those are all Cinderella stories. It’s much harder to get your foot in the door with a Philosophy degree. It’s not like I’m attending Harvard Philosophy either.

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