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December 22, 2004
A: FROM MENTOR MARCELINA MARTINEZ
IN NM
It sounds like Chemical Engineering might be a good field
for you.
I can't speak to the efficiency of having a double major
of ChE and Economics, however. Engineers typically take a
couple of economics classes (macro-economics and engineering
economy) so if you're interested in more economics than that
you might want to look into a double major if it isn't too
much more work.
If you want a career in medicine you can do a minor in chemistry,
take a couple of biology classes and I believe you will have
a pre-med degree as well. Look into this at the colleges you
are interested in. Either way, I know that it is fully possible
that you can do a B.S. in ChE (along with some biology courses)
and be set to go into a medical field. I know of people who
have done this. And perhaps you can throw in some economics
as well. This will give you a degree that utilizes mathematics,
chemistry and something that you can always "fall-back"
on if you decide against the medical field. But it will also
afford you the opportunity to going into a medical profession.
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A: FROM MENTOR JOAN LUSK IN
RI
You have a lot of company in your indecision about a major,
and
luckily in the US educational system you don't have to decide
right
away. Of course colleges are interested in your views right
now -
they want to admit a balanced class that fits their ranges
of faculty
and course offerings. But they know that more often than not
an
incoming student will change her mind, perhaps several times.
The pre-med requirements are few enough that you can major
in just
about anything, using those requirements as elective courses
from the
point of view of your major. So explore areas that are new
to you;
take courses from legendary great professors; follow your
heart. You
can still qualify for medical school. An unusual major can
even make
you stand out from all the bio majors in the med school application
race. But who knows - you may fall in love with biology. there's
no
single right answer.
Best of luck in your odyssey.
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