Flexibility with Majors

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Okay, it’s time to meet Asa, a senior from Springfield, Missouri. Asa is a Peer Mentor, a Political Science and Chemistry double major, and is headed to law school after graduation. With so many interests, he is the perfect person to explain TU’s academic flexibility. Let’s go, Asa.

– Thanks, Alex, and hello everyone. When I first came to the University of Tulsa, I had no idea what I wanted to study. What I did know is that I had a variety of interests in different fields, including the sciences and liberal arts, and that I wanted to go to law school after graduating. I love that at the University of Tulsa, I was able to start out by picking a menagerie of courses that interested me. I’m currently finishing my degrees in Chemistry and Political Science with much support from my faculty and friends. I decided on Political Science in my first year and as I delved deeper into the sciences, I smoothly added Chemistry going into my second year. TU’s double-major programming makes the time commitment from the extra coursework far more manageable and encourages overlap between the majors wherever possible, allowing me to still have extra time to take courses in other niches, such as acoustic guitar and cooking. My professors have provided excellent assistance in determining coursework, areas of research, and even extracurriculars that fall within my specific studies. My friends, especially, have continued to be of great support and I’m grateful to share a collaborative and supportive community of peers from all the various fields. This community is why I chose TU in the first place, and my friends continue to help me find the kind of impact that I want to have on the world. To me, my college education has been about discovering what I am passionate about and how to weave that into a career. Thanks for listening. Back to you, Alex.

– What an amazing bunch of talents and interests, Asa. And with such support from your TU family, you’ll be ready for big things. The interdisciplinary collaboration that happens between the various colleges and academic departments at TU makes it easy for students to pursue their passions. Thanks, Asa.