Second Major in addition to Engineering?

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It's SDN. What do you expect? People can't have a normal, straightforward discussion without engaging in an argument and flame wars.

Lmao I guess...

 

[jjmusicman29]

All I know is that I studied my butt off (at least 25 hours a week) for my thermodynamics of multi-component mixtures exam and got a 61 (average was about the same). You should avoid double majoring if you're an engineer....

 

[MedWonk]

I think you should double major in engineering. Double your fun.

 

[sliceofbread136]

All this talk about whether BME is "good" or not is bullocks. It totally depends on the school. BME at MIT/Princeton? Probably intense and good job training and prospects. BME at SUNY Podunk with few resources and networking opportunities? Probably not.

There's nothing wrong with the BME major itself. It's all about how the school handles and structures the program.

Obviously a lot will depend on the school as well as the individual. However, I think BME in it's current form has some universal problems that make other engineering majors better options. The biggest examples that come to my mind are too broad of a scope and employers not really knowing what you do

It's SDN. What do you expect? People can't have a normal, straightforward discussion without engaging in an argument and flame wars.

And right on queue we get the typical aloof/holier than thou poster. I seem to recall you engaging in SDN arguments all the time, plz just go

 

[ChemNerd07]

Engineering=waste of time
Double major=waste of time

You're welcome to do whatever you want, but be aware you aren't really gaining anything from it aside from the personal enlightenment.

Omg are you kidding me right now? Engineers make BANK even with just a bachelor's. It's an AMAZING back up plan.

Anyways on to what I was about to say. Hun, you're a freshman. Let sophomore year take it's toll then decide if you have time. ADCOMs love to see humanities and a well rounded applicant. Maybe try for a minor? It's less stressful and less credits.

 

[487806]

Obviously a lot will depend on the school as well as the individual. However, I think BME in it's current form has some universal problems that make other engineering majors better options. The biggest examples that come to my mind are too broad of a scope and employers not really knowing what you do



And right on queue we get the typical aloof/holier than thou poster. I seem to recall you engaging in SDN arguments all the time, plz just go

Why don't you take your personal problems you have in this thread and push them somewhere else? It would do everyone a favor if we can just restore this thread back to its focus rather than meaningless anecdotal rants

 

[Redpancreas]

I am currently a freshman in bioengineering. I have always been very passionate about humanities and foreign languages and want to pursue a second major in a humanities related field or a foreign language.

How would med schools look upon an this double major combination?
Is there any specific major that is especially helpful for the MCAT or that med schools look upon favorably?

Thanks for your help.

It adds a bit of diversity but 0.1 GPA boost is probably looked upon better than adding a humanities major/foreign language. You already have a tough major. Just focus on it!