Hey guys, I am a junior and I'm looking at Hampshire College right now. I'm interested in getting a feel for what their most popular majors are? If anyone could guide me as to where I could get this information, that would be super helpful!
Hampshire College is unique in that it does not offer traditional "majors," like most colleges do. Instead, students at Hampshire College create their own personalized academic concentrations, often interdisciplinary, according to their personal interests and educational objectives. This means that there really aren't most popular majors in the traditional sense.
If you're curious about the kinds of concentrations that students pursue, some examples include Documentary Film & Photography, Mathematical Biology, Environmental Science & Policy, Theater & Community Engagement, Food, Culture & Social Justice, and Animation & Game Design.
During their time at Hampshire, students move through Division I, Division II, and Division III stages, which allows them to explore a variety of areas before focusing on a self-designed concentration in more depth. Division I involves a mix of courses across fields. Division II is when students define their concentration and take courses, do projects, and possibly internships related to that area. And Division III is a self-directed advanced project that is the equivalent of a thesis at other universities.
One way to gauge student interests at Hampshire is to look at what areas they choose for Division III projects, which cover a wide range of disciplines and often combine multiple fields. You can do this by looking at their website's archive of Division III projects.
To get a better understanding of the specific study concentration options available to you at Hampshire, I would recommend reaching out to the college's Admissions Office or arranging a meeting with a current student or faculty member. They should be able to provide you with more insight into Hampshire's unique curriculum structure and what potential paths of study could look like based on your interests.
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