Great post. In other words, it is tough trying to study jazz in a non-conservatory/school of music environment. Some double degrees and some do academics but work extra hard like jazzpianodad’s son.
Just want to add that interests can be “sequenced.” An undergrad conservatory student may end up doing academics for grad school and vice-versa. Noone has to do everything at the same time if they aren’t up for the kind of challenges a double degree presents.