Triple majors anyone?

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Hi everyone,
Although I hear that being double, or even a triple major is usually not impressive, I am curious to see how many people are actually double or triple majors.
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I was a bio and chinese major. I liked both subjects and wanted to take courses in them so I ended up with two majors. The chinese major made for a talking point during interviews
 
yellowcocopuffs said:
Hi everyone,
Although I hear that being double, or even a triple major is usually not impressive, I am curious to see how many people are actually double or triple majors.
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Double major? Right here!
 
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BS in psych w/ a second major in Spanish here!

My interviewer on Weds spoke w/ me in Spanish for a while - woohoo!
 
glasshalfMD said:
BS in psych w/ a second major in Spanish here!

My interviewer on Weds spoke w/ me in Spanish for a while - woohoo!
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I was a Molecular Bio and Spanish Lit double major.

I think a double major can be more impressive if it shows an important skill or makes the applicant more well-rounded. I think a language as a second major is always a plus.
 
No triple major, but I doubled majored in Psychology and Cognitive Science and minored in Latin (I started out wanting a third major in Classics, but was told I couldn't do that 😛).
 
I hope your a double major is because you were interested in multiple fields and were curious. yes, it is impressive but don't just go double major in something because you want to "wow" someone.
 
Majoring in Biochem and Neurobiology. With Biochem I only needed 3 more classes after my pre-reqs were finished. Also, minoring in Bioethics. I would love to major in a language if I had the time!!
 
Chemistry and Biology double major.

I came in interested in chemistry and had no plans to go into medicine, until I realized medicine is what i've always wanted to do (as child I had a few surgeries, which is what interested me but then I abandoned the idea because I didn't think I was smart enough lol).

I like biology a lot more than chemistry, probably because I'm just better at bio than chem.
 
Classics and Biochem for sure. Might triple in Italian
 
I had an art, biology, chemistry triple major with a minor in peace, justice & conflict studies. It took me 5 years to complete my BA (including gen ed liberal arts requirements), and if had I to do things over I would have majored in art, ecology, and peace studies with perhaps a chem minor.

I really liked going back and forth between the sciences and arts/humanities--there was always something to look forward to doing in totally different areas. It was also fun to apply chemistry to ceramics glaze formulations or graphic design to science poster presentations. Although I triple majored for my own enjoyment, so far I've gotten interviews at all the schools I've applied to that have sent out invitations at this point.
 
yellowcocopuffs said:
Hi everyone,
Although I hear that being double, or even a triple major is usually not impressive, I am curious to see how many people are actually double or triple majors.
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Physiology/Neurobiology/Philosophy
 
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Yes, triple here

-Molecular Biology - Biochemistry
-Neuroscience
-History & Philosophy of Science
 
I was a math and physics double major because I enjoyed both. There is a lot of overlap in the curriculums so it wasn't a big deal.
 
BS Psychology with minors in Chemistry and Biological Science.
 
Well, currently my plan is to major in microbiology and sociology. Also, I am pursuing a minor in social justice.
 
B.S. in Biology and B.A. in Chemistry with a minor in German (hopefully). I doubt that it will have much an impact on applications though. I'm just doing it because I can.
 
MilkmanAl said:
I was 2 classes from a major in chemistry, if I recall correctly. That would've made chem, bio, and physics.
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Majored in the MCAT 😀? JK!

I decided that if I didn't get into MD school I would pick up a minor which I would major in if said major were offered at my uni (dance). I've recently decided that double majoring is a super good idea for a lot of people i.e. if someone wants to do art but also have a more easily livable skill like accounting or w.e. Passion + Practicality
 
I don't quite understand the concept behind triple majoring. It seems like a lot of emotional, chronological, and fiscal strain with little pay off. 10 years from now ,especially if you don't get into medical school, no one is going to care what you majored in.
 
Kimaris said:
I don't quite understand the concept behind triple majoring. It seems like a lot of emotional, chronological, and fiscal strain with little pay off. 10 years from now ,especially if you don't get into medical school, no one is going to care what you majored in.
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Or even if you do get into medical school, no one cares. I feel like it's better to do one or two majors and do really in depth stuff rather than try to finish three. But that's just my personal opinion.

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LaFleur said:
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Or even if you do get into medical school, no one cares. I feel like it's better to do one or two majors and do really in depth stuff rather than try to finish three. But that's just my personal opinion.

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What do you mean by "do in depth stuff"? Completing majors is simply fulfilling a school's requirement. How can you be MORE indepth if you focused on 1 vs. 2 majors?

It may be true no one cares how many majors you do, but I bet even less ppl care how indepth you went.
 
Kimaris said:
I don't quite understand the concept behind triple majoring. It seems like a lot of emotional, chronological, and fiscal strain with little pay off. 10 years from now ,especially if you don't get into medical school, no one is going to care what you majored in.
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It's no fiscal strain- you've already paid the school the money for 4 years of classes; you might as well get as much out of that money as possible.

You are paying the same no matter how many majors you take.

And you're missing the point, ppl take more majors cause they are interested in them, not purely more med school.
 
Majored in the MCAT 😀?
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I wish I could say I had my act together well enough to have planned that, but alas, I don't think I knew what applying to med school involved until the middle of my first year or so. 😛
 
quadruple major:

Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, and a BA in PMG (Pre-med Gunning)

you are all inferior to me. XD
 
tweek125 said:
quadruple major:

Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, and a BA in PMG (Pre-med Gunning)

you are all inferior to me. XD
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Not like my 5 majors: Rocket Science, Chemical Engineering, NeuroBiochemistry, Quantum Astrophysics, and Ancient Hebrew. Don't get me started about my 10 minors.
 
Double major here. Said "no thanks" to a triple.
 
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Double major, double minor.

Masters in a field completely unrelated to any of the majors or minors.

Sad but true.
 
Economics and Biochemistry double major and math minor. Took Biochem because I wanted to be prepared for medical school (though I wish I had substituted this with an English or Writing major), and took Econ and math because I am interested in doing an MD/MPH (just applying MD at the moment though).
 
applied mathematical statistics / economics here. i find them vaastly more interesting than memorizing enzyme mechanisms.
 
biology and chemistry major, with minors in english and computer science. Altogether it will take me six years to get done.... How long are you triple majors spending in ug?
 
I don't necessarily mean by taking extra classes...more like having more time to devote to research or internships. It's like becoming more specialized in one or two things versus trying to do a major in for ex. Spanish and Psych and Chem, you know? And I do think it matters. If I'm a bio or chem or history or whatever major with a lot of research and other experience under my belt, I think it will be looked on more favorably than having three majors and just having finished the requirements without research or other experience like an internship, if you're trying to get a job in your major or a related field...so I'm not necessarily talking about taking extra classes but I am talking about having time to do things like research when you're trying to complete gen eds as well as the requirements for 3 majors. Maybe it's easier at your school but at mine we have a ton of gen eds and if you're double or triple majoring, there are only a certain number of classes you're allowed to count twice and I believe you can't count classes 3x if you're triple majoring. So if I were triple majoring I would be looking at a very full courseload and also trying to finish gen eds, which takes away from the time I have to do more in-depth things in my major like research or internships, which is important.

Also I honestly just don't see the point of triple majoring...sorry!

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I was a quadruple major, double minor... in 4 years (summer biology and study abroad summer). Chemical Materials, Economics, Spanish, and Pre-medicine majors and public health and classics minors. Did it because I was interested in it and because I could! Sure people think I'm a d-bag, but whatever..
 
JstAnthrPrMd said:
I was a quadruple major, double minor... in 4 years (summer biology and study abroad summer). Chemical Materials, Economics, Spanish, and Pre-medicine majors and public health and classics minors. Did it because I was interested in it and because I could! Sure people think I'm a d-bag, but whatever..
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Woah. You majored in pre-med, too? That's pretty impressive.
 
TriagePreMed said:
Not like my 5 majors: Rocket Science, Chemical Engineering, NeuroBiochemistry, Quantum Astrophysics, and Ancient Hebrew. Don't get me started about my 10 minors.
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Wow! For how long were you(or have been) an undergraduate?
 
chiapet874 said:
It's no fiscal strain- you've already paid the school the money for 4 years of classes; you might as well get as much out of that money as possible.

You are paying the same no matter how many majors you take.
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Not necessarily, since completing requirements for multiple majors or minors often take more time and courses than just for having one. For instance, I am a college senior. I currently am majoring in psychology and minoring in geology. If I were to add another major or minor(as in philosophy) and also wished to finish the rest of the necessary pre-medical studies(organic chemistry, physics, etc.), as I am thinking about doing, I will not be graduated (unless I finished and then returned as post-baccalaureate student) until 2013 (that will have been 6 calendar years as an undergraduate, more like 8 years semester-wise).
 
yeah, maybe if mommy and daddy pay all your bills.
 
I am a double major in biology and psychology.
 
CatholicThinker said:
Not necessarily, since completing requirements for multiple majors or minors often take more time and courses than just for having one. For instance, I am a college senior. I currently am majoring in psychology and minoring in geology. If I were to add another major or minor(as in philosophy) and also wished to finish the rest of the necessary pre-medical studies(organic chemistry, physics, etc.), as I am thinking about doing, I will not be graduated (unless I finished and then returned as post-baccalaureate student) until 2013 (that will have been 6 calendar years as an undergraduate, more like 8 years semester-wise).
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I was presuming that you were aiming to finish after the traditional 4-years (also not including those who graduate early). Of course if you have to add extra years to do more majors than you will have to spend more money, but than at that point- its not worth it.

But for those who planned on spending 4 years, you might as well do what you like. You pay the same for those 4 years no matter how much you put in and get out of them.

Also we gotta take into account that tons of people walk in with AP credits- I walked in freshman year with at least 23 credits all done with.
 
I am a Biochemistry and Religious Studies major. I actually find the second major to be more stressful but I enjoy it more. They classes are full of "specialists" who put all of their effort into these classes. It is hard to do that with, for example, Organic Chemistry in the same semester as a Reformation or Hinduism class.
 
chiapet874 said:
I was presuming that you were aiming to finish after the traditional 4-years (also not including those who graduate early).
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Yes, I was intending to be graduated after 4 years. I agree that it is not worth spending extra time as an undergraduate if you do not have to, but, because of my individual circumstances, I might have to do so. If so, then I might as well add another major or minor. Another alternative for me is to graduated upon time and pursue a master's degree(like in anthropology) while completing my pre-medical studies.
 
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Stewie32 said:
Well, currently my plan is to major in microbiology and sociology. Also, I am pursuing a minor in social justice.
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Since you are obviously concerned with social justice, you might make a good Jesuit if you are a Catholic and willing to be celibate.
 
If I decide not to apply to medical school, I may still seek a second or third major, like in psychology, biology, and chemistry. If possible, I would like to acquire the knowledge of a first or second year medical student even if I decide that being a physician is not really for me(remember that I also wish to be a priest).
 
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Double major: Animal Science and Biotechnology Minor: Equine Science.

I chose to do that because I was interested in the classes offered for both majors plus they overlapped well. The equine science minor was easy to obtain because when I first started college I went for equine studies to be a horse trainer. lol gave that up after freshman year. hehe.
 
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