How do I freaking manage a dual degree?!?!?

MomOf2TeenGirls
Sun, 02 Jun 2019 02:25:11 +0000

It can be done in 4 years, but you will likely need to overload your schedule and actively work with your advisors in both areas to plan everything out. Unless you are committed 100% to this path, I wouldn’t recommend it.

That said, my D graduated from Michigan with dual degrees (a BM in Music Performance and a BS in Biomedical Engineering) in 2018. It took 4 years and 192 credits - over 30 hours AP credit, 3 summer classes, and carrying 17-20 hours every semester (including numerous labs and music practice, rehearsals, sectionals and concerts).

My D tells others that she does not recommend this intensity unless you are absolutely passionate about your two areas of interest. She was completely self-motivated. And yes, she found time for fun. She was in several engineering organizations, served as an officer multiple times, volunteered in a research lab, went to tons of non-required concerts (including off-campus throughout Detroit metro area), did some paid gigs, went to parties, went out with girlfriends, dated regularly, and attended several football/basketball/hockey games. She was incredibly busy and periodically suffered from too little sleep, but was always way more happy than stressed.