<p>you have to take math the first semester and the math IS harder. Even if you got a 5 in calc BC, you take the next calculus class in that series. 38% of that class did not pass last semester and many of those kids had 5s on calc BC while in high school. </p>
<p>so, you are taking a lot of time consuming and competitive classes simultaneously. Most freshman engineers take 18 units. and of course there is the required PE class and the swim test!</p>