Is Three majors a good idea?

renaissancedad
Sun, 16 Aug 2015 03:03:40 +0000

Whether it is possible and whether it is a good idea depends on what you want to study, where you go to school, and how organized and motivated you are. Some schools do not allow more than one major; 3 is unusual, though not unheard of at some institutions (Dartmouth, for example). Duke allows 2 majors plus a minor or certificate. It depends to some extent on the number of core requirements, on the amount of synergy or overlap allowed, on the number of courses required for each major, and on how early you can get started. AP/IB placement or credit may also help to eliminate spending time taking foundational classes.

One downside of taking such an approach is that it will limit your ability to explore in other areas, so it’s only something to consider for people that really know what they want to study. I wouldn’t think it’s a good idea for most people, but it can be for some. I did a double major plus a masters’ degree in 4 years, including spending a year overseas, and it worked for me.

If you want to improve your English, just major in it. One more won’t hurt.