International transfer student... IN! : )

cocteautwin
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:58:29 +0000

Hey all,

I’m a international student from France. I have studied in Sciences Po for two years and now I am in a new double-degree program with Columbia University (GS), so I am going to study there for another two years… and then I’ll have BAs from both institutions.

As a prospective economics major, I would like to have some advice on whether my plans are too ambitious. I want to work in finance, but I am also a “political science/philosophy” guy. Therefore, there are many joint-majors that seem interesting to me… First of all: is it possible to do a joint-major, considering I have only two years left at GS? Is a Econ-Math or Econ-OR major really a plus in the job market (quantitative skills…)? Would a Econ-Phil o Econ-Poly be a major drawback?

Thank your,

L.