<p>As ucbalumnus said, some majors require upper division humanities while other people are interested in the course topic. </p>
<p>The mentality of the students today… It’s not always about the grades, which are extremely important nevertheless. But more importantly, you should go to college to study what you think is interesting/useful, not what is easy. (Also, general interest in something helps to increase understanding of the material, which, if mastered, will of course help you receive high marks.)</p>
<p>Are you pre-med by the way? ;)</p>