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The BDIC Degree

Will a BDIC major make it difficult for me to go to law school, or to get a job?

BDIC students have gone to law schools at Stanford, Cornell, Boston College, and many other excellent universities.  (BDIC students have also gone on to top medical schools.)

In terms of job interviews, the BDIC degree can be a card in your favor.  The individualized concentration demonstrates your special interest in a subject and your motivation to follow through on a unique curriculum.  It distinguishes you from students who have done standardized programs.  It allows you tell a unique story about your interests and your ability to contribute to an organization.

Many BDIC students have also started their own organizations--business and non-profits.  The entrepreneurial spirit required to design one' own major can translate into more initiative and innovation in the real world outside.

However, a BDIC degree is not the best route for everyone.  Students who wish to become nurses, for example, should attend a nursing school.  BDIC advisors can give you information based on your specific aims.


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