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Joint masters degree question
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Hi everyone, ice been ready on the website but I cannot find this - for a normal masters it takes 1 year. So for a joint does it take 2 or can you take classes that satisfy both degrees and get out faster?
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Typically adding another Masters program takes an additional 45 units (i.e. it does not save any time), but there is an exception for established joint degree programs like MS MS&E/MPP or MS CS/MBA where courses can be double-counted up to some limit (usually 45 or 54 units).
Source: https://exploredegrees.stanford.edu/graduatedegrees/#jointdegreestext
Is there a Joint arts and computer science degree?
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Thanks!
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You definitely can. However, you must be enrolled in CS first and then you can joint honours with Econ or other Arts discipline. Note that you cannot major econ and joint honours CS.
Dab rigs with 45 degree female joint?
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Hey yall I just got in to dabbing, I have a bear quartz banger and I want a new rig to go with it since my beaker bong is oversized for the job. I was looking for something small, bubbler sized or under 10 inches. It seems like 90 degree ones have more options but I didnt know at the time. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated, I dont have a preference for percolators or anything like that and I'd be willing to spend up to 100 or so dollars but am open to whatever suggestions yall have. Any unique/aesthetically pleasing pieces are a plus
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You can get a 45 degree adapter. Just an option.
Dual degrees: worth it?
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Do they offer more opportunities?
Higher pay?
Preference from employers?
If it's relevant, i'm looking at doing a Bachelor of Science (physics) and Software Engineering.
Would the workload be insanely high?
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I did a B.S. w/ Engineering+Math, M.Sc. Physics, Ph.D. Astrophysics + Comp. Sci. "minor". The reality is its very dependent on your situation.
IMO, I think something like computer science with an emphasis on HPC would pair much better with physics than software engineering. This could possibly open up some avenues into scientific computation that might not be available with either degree on its own.
I can't speak to the pay question. I think in some circumstances it may give you a slight bump in the initial salary, but I really can not speak to this with confidence.
The workload question is very difficult to answer and depends on several circumstances: specific university requirements, personality, work habits, professors, etc. It is doable though, even with insane course load (I had 4 straight 20+ hour semesters my Jr+Sr year), just don't expect an active social life.
Are double degrees worth it?
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Next year I am going to college and I want to do a Computer Science degree. The thing is that where I live they also offer a double degree: mathematics + cs. Studies are a year and a half longer but I would end up with a degree in mathematics and another one in cs.
Do you recommend double degrees? Do you think it is worth it or should I go with the “basic” cs degree? I also have to note that I am interested in the double degree because the mathematics program seems extremely interesting, but cs has always been my passion.
I am concerned that recruiters will think that with a double degree you do not acquire the necessary knowledge in any of the two subjects.
Top Comment: Double degrees can be worth it depending on whether they are desirable in the industry. What job do you aspire to afterwards? If you know, make some enquires as to whether this double degree would have higher appeal than a pure cs degree. A double degree is longer to accomodate industry standards for both areas of study. Recruiters know this and it would not be an issue. Your double degree will either improve your application or add no additional value (which is disappointing if you have put in the extra time and money).
Double Degree Worth It?
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Is a double degree worth it? Is it practical? I am pretty satisfied with my chosen passion program which is Marketing Management but I am wondering if I should go for the double degree program where I can combineit with Economics? Economics is pretty new to me but I am a interested in it, since it also is more high paying. However getting a double degree would require 5 years instead of 4 to finish, and going to be even more expensive considering the university I'm interested is already expensive with their tuition.
I'm asking if should I just do Marketing only and just minor in Economics (Since subjects in Marketing do have economic subjects in their curriculum) or do I pursue a double degree with Marketing and Economics? Or would it just be better if I just proceed with a masters from 1 undergradute?
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Do you think 2 bachelor degrees would be higher paying than just 1 bachelor or one with 1 bachelor and 1 master? Since that is an important part of my decision making, thanks
Top Comment: Most of the time - not worth it. At the end of the day, fresh grad ka pa rin and for all intent and purposes, it is assumed you know nothing 😁 When you’re hired as a fresh grad, you’re being gauged for your basics and trainability
Dual Degree vs. Double Major
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Hello all. I was considering doing a dual degree or a double major with physics and math, and I was wondering (opportunity-wise) what the difference is between them.
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Make sure you are actually, truly interested in both topics and there is not joint degree. Aside from pure classes, research opportunities and internships are essential for future opportunities.
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Is the joint degree thing really worth it?
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Hello. I’m a William and Mary applicant who’s currently taking a gap year for immigration reasons and to avoid possibly killing my mom with covid. I just want to ask some W&M students and alumni if the joint degree program with St. Andrews is really worth the extra work load and 2000 word application essay, because I’ve seen mixed responses for both. Please let me know, thank you.
Top Comment: Hi! I haven’t participated in the program, so I’ll start with that, but it sounds like if you’re asking if it’s “worth the extra work load,” it’s not something you’re doing because you want to. Don’t do extra stuff in college that you don’t absolutely know you want to do, because I promise you that you will regret it (That’s not to say don’t try new things, because you should be able to explore and enjoy the world in college). However, large commitments are no longer like high school where it’s simply worth it for your record and future applications. If you’re not genuinely interested in it, it will be a burden and be more bothersome than anything else, especially in an intense academic environment like this. Hopefully that helps!
Are double degrees worth it?
Main Post: Are double degrees worth it?
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That last paragraph ain’t it. Your next four years will be hell if you aren’t a fan of coding and just do comp sci because of job prospects. Double degrees are only worth it if having either qualification helps you get the kind of jobs you want.