Is this a good first year schedule?

biologynerd
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:57:05 +0000

I agree with all of the above posters, two science classes are mighty difficult to handle your first semester in college. Trig is usually a pre req for both calc and physics so I would definitely take it as soon as possible. I would also talk to your advisor about whether or not you need general chem your first semester since most bio degree programs require you to start the organic sequence by sophomore year. Most people don’t take physics until sophomore or junior year so don’t worry about that class just yet. Remember its always easier to take a lighter load and get adjusted to college than take a killer load and feel overwhelmed. Maybe if you find that your course load is ok enough to handle after this semester you can tack on another class the following semester. Don’t get into a frenzy about trying to do everything at once. Being pre med is hard enough, don’t make it too hard by taking on too much because you will burn out.