If one more person tells me that they plan to double-concentrate in ECON and IAPA, I’m gonna throw something. Apologies to my many ECON/IAPA friends, but I’m longing to hear something different!
So, if you are still undecided on what concentration you would like to declare or are simply looking for a fun new identity to take on the next time you’re making small talk with a stranger, take this quiz to see which concentration you should really be studying.
1. Where is your favorite study spot?
A. Providence Athenæum
B. SciLi Basement
C. Leung Family Gallery
D. The Hay
E. A local coffee shop
2. Which is your favorite dining hall meal?
A. Blue Room sandwich
B. Jo's burger
C. Ratty pasta
D. Ivy Room Bowl
E. Andrews Salmon Bowl
3. How are you most likely spending your Saturday night?
A. Streaming your favorite TV show and doing some type of crafting
B. Watching TedTalks or educational podcasts on YouTube
C. Having a philosophical discussion with your friends at 1 a.m. (potentially sober, potentially inebriated)
D. Going to the movies or a live performance
E. Taking a bus or train somewhere outside of Providence
4. Where’s your favorite place to grab a coffee (or other beverage of choice)?
A. The Underground
B. Aroma Joe's
C. Coffee Exchange
D. Sydney
E. Ceremony
5. What’s your go-to cafe order?
A. Matcha Latte
B. Cold Brew
C. Flat White
D. Tea
E. Cortado
6. What is your favorite Brown University tradition or event?
A. Spring Weekend
B. Silent Disco
C. Naked Donut Run
D. Late Night Organ Concert
E. Brown vs. Harvard Football Game
7. What is your favorite extracurricular at Brown (aside from post- Magazine, obviously)?
A. A Cappella
B. Formula Racing Team
C. Model UN
D. Gregorian Society
E. Brown Outing Club
If you chose mostly A’s: You enjoy the finer things in life and are super artsy! You should consider taking some classes at RISD, as well as concentrating in Music, Theatre Arts and Performance Studies, or Visual Art.
If you chose mostly B’s: It seems like you gravitate toward a STEM degree, but let’s look at some of the more quirky and fun options! You should consider Astronomy, Design Engineering, or Physics and Philosophy.
If you chose mostly C’s: You’re inquisitive and open-minded, and want to gain a deeper understanding of humans and the world around you. You should consider Anthropology, Philosophy, or Sociology.
If you chose mostly D’s: You love learning about history and culture, and sometimes even wish that you were born in another era. You should consider Archaeology and the Ancient World, History of Art and Architecture, or Medieval Cultures.
If you chose mostly E’s: You have insatiable wanderlust and are already planning your next spring break destination. You should consider a concentration that focuses on learning about the culture and language of a region, and pair that with a study abroad opportunity! Look into East Asian Studies, French and Francophone Studies, German Studies, Italian Studies, and so many more!
