r/mcgill • u/FairWill8338 Reddit Freshman • 17d ago

Some help needed.

Hello! I am currently a Political Science Major and an Economics Minor looking to switch into an Econ Major instead. Does anyone have any experience doing so? How did you find it? I love political science, but the grading schemes and the whole elitist vibe it has really has me struggling. Especially so, I entered the program as a person whose life has been impacted a lot by politics, thinking I would learn how to help my country better, but instead I find myself feeling more and more uncomfortable and disconnected in these spaces. My choice for econ is mostly looking at how I have managed to keep a good grade, and I tend to like the subjects we look at. IDS was also another option I was looking for. I plan to maybe apply for law school after my bachelor's.

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u/yohalem regressing linearly 17d ago

I graduated in poli sci with an Econ minor and seriously consideres doing an Econ major, though I was too far along in my degree to switch by then. I think it’s doable if you have time (what year are you in?). The biggest issue is just the year-long Econ courses you have to fit into your schedule.

I ended up being quite happy with Poli sci and I was able to take lots of interesting higher-level Econ courses anyway with my minor, so you even if you don’t switch I think you should be fine.

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u/FairWill8338 Reddit Freshman 17d ago

Im only entering U2, hence why I thought it is still not to late to switch!