Juggling 2 Science Classes

FutureMD96
Mon, 02 Feb 2015 03:54:43 +0000

Hi all,

So, I tested out the waters my first semester of college and I took 17 units. I ended up getting 4 A’s (all 3-unit classes), but I also got a C+ in my Gen. Chem class (5-units). This semester, I am taking 16 units. I am taking a bio class and the 2nd semester gen. chem class. In addition, I am taking a public speaking class and a critical thinking class. It appears to be four classes, but technically it is seven, because each of the science classes comes with a lab section and bio has a discussion section as well.

I am a bio major, so I know there will be several semesters in which I will have to take at least two science classes. I know each professor has their own style of teaching, but what are some ways you guys juggle two science classes?

Also, do you have any advice on whether or not a bio major is a good fit for me. I tried looking into other majors, but nothing seems to be as interesting as science. My only problem is that…I’m apparently not very good in those classes (as can be seen from my C+ in gen. chem). I personally think it is dumb to switch majors just because I didn’t earn the grade I want. Am I actually the one who is dumb for not switching majors early on while I am still a freshmen? Is the C+ in gen. chem really an early sign for me to change now?

I want to thank everybody in advance for any advice that you guys can provide. ^.^