Does my minor relate to my major?

Your minor does not necessarily have to be related to your major. However, your minor is a great way for you to broaden your mind and explore topics of great interest that you may not necessarily want to make a career out of. There’s nothing wrong with a major in engineering and a minor in art.

How important is a minor degree?

Your minor may also be important when it comes to applying to graduate school or other academic endeavors. Your minor can show that you have additional skills and interests (such as having a Spanish minor and applying to law school) while also showing a bit about who you are as a person.

How hard is it to double major?

Not hard at all. You just need to plan ahead to make sure you can finish up in the normal four years. Most degree require about 120 credit hours to finish in four years, or 30 credits (10 classes) each year. Of those 60 are typically Gen Ed courses, so they count toward both majors.