How easy is it to double major at different 7 sisters schools? I know Smith has open curriculum so that goes without saying… but how about Wellesley, Barnard, Bryn Mawr, and MoHo? Could someone help by listing them by ease to double major/ fulfill distribution requirements? Thanks!
It is quite common for students at Mount Holyoke to declare a double major.
Thank you @dc20016 ! Does anyone have any information on Wellesley and double majoring?
My D did a major and a minor at Wellesley. She could have done two majors, but wanted to take related courses in a third major instead of taking classes she wasn’t as interested in just to complete a second major. I think double majors are common, but how onerous the requirements are will likely depend on the particular majors selected. There are also dual degree programs available with MIT and Brandeis.
You should go to each school’s website and look at their degree requirements, and then at the major requirements for the particular majors you are interested in.
Wellesley’s degree requirements are posted at:
http://www.wellesley.edu/academics/theacademicprogram/requirements
The academic departments (drill down to view) are posted at:
http://www.wellesley.edu/academics/deptsmajorprog
When my D declared her intended major her second year, she was required to map out the courses she planned to take each year to meet Wellesley’s degree and major requirements.
My S attends a different school (obviously) and at his school, the degree requirements are less stringent. However, at his school “triple majors” are not allowed, so while he will fulfill the requirements for three majors, he can only declare two of the three.
You can double major at Bryn Mawr, but most majors require a senior thesis, so be prepared to work on some sort of combined thesis or write a different thesis for each semester of your senior year. There are some exceptions (sociology, math, French, and a few others) where the thesis is optional. Bryn Mawr students really pride themselves on completing the senior thesis as a sort of capstone accomplishment. Here’s more info on double majoring: http://www.brynmawr.edu/deans/major/doublemajor.shtml
My daughter will likely double major at MHC. She is a junior. Only one one class remains for her primary major, Her minor is complete, with only two classes to make it a major. She must choose between the double major, spending another semester aboard or taking unrelated classes just for the exposure to a varity of topics.
You can double major at Smith, but it really limits the open curriculum. They don’t have any general education requirements, which means you get to take whatever classes you want. If you double major, it pretty much sets your schedule for you because you’ll be busy fulfilling major requirements.
My senior is a double major at Wellesley. And after reading thru the Tanner Conference program yesterday, I think that many students do have two majors. The thinking seems to be that you choose one “practical” major, such as English or Economics, and one “fun” major, like art or philosophy. But there are no easy majors. Both require rigorous study.
Philosophy isn’t practical? Harvard might disagree. 
http://philosophy.fas.harvard.edu/why-study-philosophy
@CrewDad , I was partly joking. Some on these forums think any humanities major is worthless!
Partly joking? 
I was confused when you stated English was a practical major but philosophy wasn’t.
But you’re correct that there are some who disparage humanities majors. Tsk-tsk
Enjoy your posts.
^^@CrewDad, my kids are majoring in medieval studies and East Asian studies. I’m the last one to disparage the humanities. If you read any of my posts on these boards, you’ll see that if anything, I’m more likely to criticize the pursuit of STEM at all costs.
But it is true that I think English is more practical than philosophy as a major if only because less imaginative employers are more likely understand the value of the former. Still, if my kids switched to philosophy, I wouldn’t bat an eye.
Gezz, where did I insinuate that I thought you were disparaging the humanities? I only questioned your assertion that an English degree is more valuable than a philosophy degree. Your point regarding less imaginative employers is noted.