I am SO CONFUSED!

UFOninja
Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:57:22 +0000

Good news: I hear people find higher level math easier as they grow older.

Bad news: To be a doctor, you need to have taken calculus. Since a vet is sort of like a doctor, I am assuming they have very similar requirements. Higher level sciences, like physics, also require higher level math. (I’m not sure if you need this to be a vet, but I’m pretty sure physics is necessary to become a doctor.) For example, the basic physics class at my high school requires an incredibly firm grasp on trigonometry word problems. In short, the higher the level of science the more it incorporates really complicated math techniques.

My advice: Depends on your personality. Some people enjoy doing things they struggle with because they love the subject and enjoy the challenge. Others find it too much of a struggle. They end up getting really frustrated because the material is way more than just a “challenge”; it’s near impossible for them.

I kind of understand the position that you’re in. I’m horrible at math and science (really bad at word problems, lol) but was in love with the idea of becoming an engineer, despite the fact that my talents lay in English, psychology, and foreign languages. This past summer I did some researching and evaluating, and I ultimately decided that I’d much rather become an English professor instead of an engineer. So I plan on doing a double major in English and East Asian Studies instead of Engineering. I’m very, very happy with that decision and plan to stick with it. I believe wholeheartedly that I made a great choice.

My advice for you is to just wait a while. You’ll figure it out Since you’re taking chemistry this year, you’ll be taking physics next year, right? You’ll probably be able to make a decision after that, but if you can’t I wouldn’t worry. Many people change their major throughout college, so it’s no big deal. However, I would do more of a variety of extracurriculars if I were you. What if you decide by your senior year that you would rather be a lawyer instead of a veterinary surgeon? You want your extracurriculars to reflect that. Not to say that you should drop all your science extracurriculars, but perhaps you should consider joining debate or something.