College is a four year event in which you study, lose sleep and experience the best times of your life. People struggle to pick a what they study let alone to finish some of the requirements for graduation in four years. What is even more difficult than that is deciding to double major. Double majoring is a difficult task and it isn't something to take lightly. Often times, when you hear that someone is double majoring, thoughts wondering if the individual has a social life and how this person remains sane come to mind. Those who dare to double major are crazy. Imagine the faces I get when I say, "Hey! My name is Morgan. I'm a sophomore at IUPUI and I'm double majoring in informatics and communication studies."
Being a double major is a very hard task to complete especially when they are in completely different fields. It takes a lot of dedication, commitment as well as patience to be willing to tackle two majors. Every night, I do roughly three hours of homework for my communications major and then continue to work on informatics homework for another few hours or so. There are nights when I wonder what I have decided to do and if this crazy idea of wanting two degrees is even worth it. Sometimes, the only thing that gets me though is knowing that with banded tuition, one of these two degrees is practically free.
Deciding to double major was a hard decision to make and it is very hard at times, but it has changed me in the best ways college can change you. I developed the best time management skills. I no longer feel stressed doing homework or worry if I'm going to get all of my assignments done. I learned to value notebooks and planners. Writing things down on paper gives me a clear picture as to what is expected of me. I am beginning to understand that having work looked over by a friends and critiqued is vital. I never thought that I would make so many errors while typing fast or just by not paying attention.
But most importantly, what being a double major changed about my is that I realized I could do absolutely anything. I push my limits every day and I don't take no for an answer. I'm slowly learning that there is more to me than being a one trick (or major) pony. Double majoring is the most empowering things I have ever done and I don't regret this decision.
