I'm an exercise science major that was planning on applying to medical school. Now I realize that I want to get my masters in health administration instead. With my current major I only have three semesters left before I graduate, but I am bored to tears with the metabolism and chemistry classes. What should I do? Any advice?
2006-07-19 17:14:07 · 7 answers · asked by jmtmjw 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Go where your interest lies, or else you won't do well in your higher level classes in the courses you despise. Most of us need to be dedicated to maintain the drive to perform at the high work level that the upper level courses demand. If you are like this too, I suggest you turn exercise science into a minor, and go after health admin. You've got to protect your GPA, and that's easier to do if you love what you are doing.
I switched majors from math to english late in the game, and I have never looked back. I was good at math, but not passionate about it, and this difference really started to show in my third year. By switching to English, (a degree that is essentially impractical in and of itself, but which I am passionate about) I did the best thing for my GPA, and as a result my grad school, and career prospects.
Have the guts to follow your heart, it won't lead you astray!
2006-07-19 17:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by HoneyB 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've know students who have switched late in the game. While it's not something that's to be encouraged, you have to do what you feel is best for you.
You have to look at the big picture. If you're going for your Bachelors, there's no problem because you need it regardless of whether you go to med school or pursue a Masters.
If you change into something that's related to what you want to do later on, then you may not have a ton of classes to makeup. For example, switching from marketing to finance doesn't require a bizillion classes because there's a lot of crossover.
If you can finish out those last 3 semesters and still get into grad school, then I would go that route. But if you just plain don't like it, then it may be best to switch.
Either way, I would look very carefully at the classes you'll have to take for your Masters. Who knows, you may need the same types as you're doing now. In that case, you may be back in the same boat.
All schooling involve certain things that you might not like. You have to weigh whether you don't like the field or those particular classes. Not liking certain classes just goes with the territory. But not liking the field is another.
Bottom-line, it's YOUR choice.
2006-07-20 02:51:27 · answer #2 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your department advisor and sit down and discuss your options.
I don't think theres anything wrong with changing majors and maybe your advisor can help you figure out whats the best path to take if you switch majors. Maybe you will only need one extra semester to graduate.
At least this far into it you already have all of the school's basic requirements already met and its just a matter of core classes.
Talk to your advisor and see what you can do. I personally believe that everyone should be in a field they truly enjoy and are interested in start to finish.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do, health care workers are needed no matter what you decide to do with that degree.
2006-07-20 00:22:46 · answer #3 · answered by neona807 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With three semesters left, you probably have time to change your major without affecting your graduation date if you plan carefully. I'm assuming you have most of your distribution units done. This gives you 45 units to devote to your new major, which is right around what most of them require.
2006-07-20 01:10:03 · answer #4 · answered by sfox1_72 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll be hard to start over like that. But what are some extra semesters of classes when it will be what you really want? I would rather have the career I like than hurry to finish school just to have it over with, but be bored or hate my job. Go with your heart.
2006-07-20 00:19:01 · answer #5 · answered by hambone1985 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the big picture.
What do you want to be doing after graduation? Answer that, and you will know how to arrange your classes.
Good luck!
2006-07-20 00:19:28 · answer #6 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would change if you can afford it. Why be stuck in a profession you don't like. If you don't change now, you eventually will.
2006-07-20 00:19:59 · answer #7 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋