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The fact that the language department is very reasonable and transparent with their expectations, and that learning a new language in college means that the courseload is not as high-level as most other majors, but more akin to…
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I just think it’s more helpful to have a more stem oriented major. So I'm a double major, and my chinese major is for my own enjoyment
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The fact that the language department is very reasonable and transparent with their expectations, and that learning a new language in college means that the courseload is not as high-level as most other majors, but more akin to an elementary introduction to the language before you dive into the specifics. It is also paired with great culture classes like East 1010 that do not demand much work.
- Interested in Business · Finance & consulting +3
- Unsure about grad school
I just think it’s more helpful to have a more stem oriented major. So I'm a double major, and my chinese major is for my own enjoyment
- Interested in Finance & consulting · Entrepreneurship +3
- Unsure about grad school
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