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should I do a major and minor?

Specifically, next year I'm applying to NTID, Gallaudet, and Hunter College.
I'm thinking about doing a major and minor. So is it possible for me to do both?
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Jasmine’s Answer

This can greatly vary based on your college's course requirements and your capacity to manage the workload. You'll get a sense of your balance once you're fully immersed in it. I pursued a major in International Studies and a minor in Spanish, and I found it to be a manageable and fulfilling experience for me. So, gear up and embrace the challenge!
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I think doing a major and a minor is a great idea. Plenty of people do it, so it is definitely possible. Personally, I majored in accounting and finance (though many courses overlapped between the two programs, so it was probably roughly equivalent to doing a major and minor in terms of workload). I think there are a lot of minors that could help you stand out among others in your major when it comes to applying for jobs. For example, if you are a business major, having a minor in a certain language could give you a skill that not many other business majors have. Having a minor is also a good opportunity to broaden your knowledge base into other areas. Maybe you plan on going to college so that you can get a good job, but it's also important to learn just for the sake of learning. As I said before, I studied accounting and finance, but while I did not complete a minor, a made an effort to take classes in History and Philosophy because those were topics I was interested in, and I am glad I did that. Once you have decided on the school you would like to attend, I would suggest reaching out to admissions staff at that school to get their advice on the major and minor programs you are thinking about.

Jonathan recommends the following next steps:

It's still early, you will have plenty of time to decide on a possible major or minor while in college. For now, focus on doing the best you can on the application process.
Then start thinking about what you want to major/minor in. If you have a few ideas, you could reach out to someone at the school you plan on attending to get their thoughts on what you would like to study.
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