Sometimes when you’re with a friend from a dual-degree program, it almost feels as if they quietly carry this sign with them:
Sadly, I have only one degree, one concentration, and some of my Huntsman/M&T friends never let me forget it.
Not all dual-degree students are cocky. Despite her humility, fellow writer Jenny Zhan is taking way too much unwarranted criticism for her column in today’s DP.
I think some people didn’t fully read her article before taking shots. She’s not saying Huntsman students are better than anyone else. Yet it appears some insecure single-degreeers are using it as an opportunity to hate.
Let’s stop the Penn on Penn crime.
Being a one-major-man (or woman) is nothing to feel insecure about. I’m sure our sex blogger,Lindsey Stull, would agree that it’s not thelength of your CV, but how you use it, that makes the difference between satisfying your employer and falling short of their expectations.
That’s why God created the internship — the “great equalizer” of dual-degree students and common folk like myself. Because when you’re spending sleepless nights by the Xerox, the copies don’t come any faster with that second degree. Trust me … I’ve done the research.
For those unsure of how to pursue their diverse interests at Penn, instead of getting a second degree, you can choose to explore them through clubs, social organizations, and on-campus jobs which have nothing to do with your future career ambitions.
Instead of taking more classes in say … English or communications, you could write a blog for the Daily Pennsylvanian like some crazy people I know.
Wait … on second thought, get that second degree.
Who would ever want to write for the Spin? Seriously …
Note: The Spin will start choosing bloggers soon for next semester! Look forward to info coming soon on what it takes and how to apply.
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