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Most useful double major/minor that isn't science related
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well, I'd personally only major in something else if its worth that extra time
if you arn't passionate about something, why not use that extra time for something else? (research, sport, volunteer, digging a humongous hole in your backyard, etc)
do something you enjoy..
but if you NEED to take an extra class per semester, something useful might be spanish if you plan/want to work in an area that has a large hispanic population
or if youre interested in whats going on in the world around you, IR wouldn't be bad..what exactly do you want to do? try to get a better picture of that, then start taking classes
you can also just take classes in various subjects, no real need for a 2nd major
if you arn't passionate about something, why not use that extra time for something else? (research, sport, volunteer, digging a humongous hole in your backyard, etc)
do something you enjoy..
but if you NEED to take an extra class per semester, something useful might be spanish if you plan/want to work in an area that has a large hispanic population
or if youre interested in whats going on in the world around you, IR wouldn't be bad..what exactly do you want to do? try to get a better picture of that, then start taking classes
you can also just take classes in various subjects, no real need for a 2nd major
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Psych is indeed fun. I'd personally go with econ if I were you, its extremely helpful for life. Minoring in Spanish =/= learning how to speak Spanish productively.
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Writing, probably.
You'll need to write in order to get ahead no matter what job you're in.
You'll need to write in order to get ahead no matter what job you're in.
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Well I'm doing a double in neuroscience and Russian, because I already speak it fluently. I love Russian literature and culture and a class or two provides a really nice break from the onslaught of science classes every semester.
Unless there are medical volunteer opportunities or something available in Russia during med school summers / residency, I don't know if the second major will ever be especially useful career-wise... but you never know.
Whether it is or not doesn't really matter to me. I enjoy it a lot, and I feel like it really diversifies my education with a nice balance of science and liberal arts. Plus maybe it will "stand out" during the application process since it is not exactly a common double major choice.
Unless there are medical volunteer opportunities or something available in Russia during med school summers / residency, I don't know if the second major will ever be especially useful career-wise... but you never know.
Whether it is or not doesn't really matter to me. I enjoy it a lot, and I feel like it really diversifies my education with a nice balance of science and liberal arts. Plus maybe it will "stand out" during the application process since it is not exactly a common double major choice.
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Math. It teaches you to think logically which is very helpful.
Also another vote for philosophy.
Also another vote for philosophy.
Did you guys really have time for philosophy with that premed courseload?
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I majored in Biological Sciences and minored in Spanish (so I can talk to patients in LA) and Public Policy (so I understand how organizations like hospitals work, which will be useful if I decide to go MD/MBA). Both of these were easier than science classes and I found them enjoyable and useful. I'd say to minor in whatever you find interesting and non-stressful. You have 4 years to kill yourself in med school.
I'm going to start undergrad this fall and i'm doing a major in Human Biology, minor in Econ.
I've never taken any advanced econ classes so i have a feeling its going to screw me over but I think it would be good to know for life.
I've never taken any advanced econ classes so i have a feeling its going to screw me over but I think it would be good to know for life.
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Yes. You just have to manage your time. Anything you enjoy won't seem too big a load, which is why you shouldn't be asking us anyways. When an adcom asks you "what made you choose philosophy?" what are you going to say? Some random ppl on SDN told me to? lol. Choose something you'll enjoy. And I know everyone says that but there is a reason for it. You're the one that has to explain why you did the things you did to the adcoms. Your majors and minors and ECs should be an extension of who you really are, not just who you think they want you to be. Besides, who you really are may be exactly what they are looking for. So do what YOU want to do and enjoy it because after undergrad it's all medicine. Do something you think you may enjoy while you can.
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If you are fairly good with math they shouldn't be that difficult.
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My undergrad offers a Health Sciences major under the School of Community Health. It's basically Public Health, so I'm taking classes like Epidemiology, Global Health, Health Care Policy, etc. Awesome prep for interviews! 🙂
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Psychology all the way. It's not a hard science, but it still is related to medicine. I've used some psych knowledge in volunteering already. Fascinating stuff.
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I am doing a double major with Biology and Philosophy. Is philosophy coursework really that grueling?
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Seconded. Unless you really need the credit I'd do something extracurricular. And on the condition you do need the credit I'd just take some classes that sound interesting to you.
You sound a little caught up on the pre-med mindset that double majoring or even double-degree'ing (your MD/MBA idea) is important to reach each next step. It's usually not.
Looking back I wish I hadn't wasted a lot of time on certain things in college. I finished 1 class short of an econ minor (5 classes worth), got a MS in addition to my BS, etc. I wish I'd taken more survey courses in random subjects. I wish i'd spent more time volunteering, exercising or playing xbox.
Don't be that guy who at 30 has a BS in biochem, finished med school and residency but really doesn't have any knowledge of anything non-science/medicine related. Take a few classes/do a few things that will enrich your life and that may even end up improving your resume more than double majoring.
It is not that difficult to incorporated. Philosophy, at least at my University, covers two categories of general education requirements ("english type" and "history type"
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Spanish or econ would be "most useful".
Just keep in mind that medical schools don't care about any minor that you might have (and they barely care about what your major was), so don't choose something because you think it will impress.
Just keep in mind that medical schools don't care about any minor that you might have (and they barely care about what your major was), so don't choose something because you think it will impress.
