I need some advice. I'm currently a sophomore in college and I absolutely despise the classes because I feel

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as though all the learning that is going on is fake. It's like I'm not even going to be able to remember all of this stuff after the midterms and finals. Every classes feels extremely boring/ impersonal.

I'm a biology major by the way, and I'm thinking of switching to something else, I'm thinking of psychology.

I got a 3.0 GPA the first yr. And I'm doing alright this yr so far. But I think i'm failing my calculus class.

I feel so bad because during my freshman year I didn't take my studies seriously; I should have gotten at least a 3.4 freshman yr.
Now, I feel really down because of my GPA and because I don't know what I want to do with my life. And I just botched up in calculus and I can't drop it anymore.

I'm so lost. Can someone help me?

Answer 1

First, you sound like you are suffering from clinical depression. This is a medical problem and you should talk to your MD about it. If would be a mistake to go on feeling lost when what's actually happening is that you are suffering from a disease!

OK, then you have to ask yourself, why am I in school?

If you don't love biology, then you definitely shouldnt be a bio major! That's really a waste of time. But if you are bored and turned off by school, why not consider taking a semester off? You could get things straightened out, make some money, and relax a little while you think about what comes next.

It is pointless to stay in school doing things you hate - why would you do that? To impress your friends? because your parents tellyou? It's your life. Take command of it!

Answer 2

I really screwed around my sophomore year and tanked Calculus. I got an F in 3 classes, actually, a B and a Pass (took that one pass fail because it wasn't for my major. Suckily, I probably would have gotten an A). Well, I ended up with a .9 GPA that semester and was obviously a little discouraged. I sucked it up and took Calculus again the next semester and Aced it. I ended up with a 3.5 the next semester, so don't be discouraged. A lot of people will tell you that sophomore level classes are supposed to discourage you. Weed out classes, if you will. Possibly designed to keep those that aren't serious about a Bachelor of Science from pursuing it further. I am happy to say that I stuck with it through several more difficult classes (C++ being one of my least favorite) and am currently an Electrical Engineer making 75,000/yr. Stick with it, it's worth it. By the way, I probably use about 35 % of the things I learned in college, but I miss those years dearly. Good luck!

Answer 3

ok first realize this. ALOT of things you will learn in college you won't use in whatever career you ultimatly choose. The goal of college is to make more employable by getting a DEGREE. Once you get your degeree your golden and your employment oppertunitys go way up. However every degree isn't the same and don't let anyone fool you.
I would personally shy away from pshchology as a degree. Do a search on the internet and look at the number 1 degree that people graduate with.. It is psychology. Do you really want to be out there in the job market with a degree that tons of peoplle have?
Alot of people switch majors in college and it isn't a huge deal. What it is gonna cost you in the long run is time. I really wish people in college had the prespective of being a graduate and seeing what their degree is really gonna get them in the real world. If i could do it all over I would have never gotten a degree in mathematics and I would have gotten one in Buisness or Managment or somthing that could be used in just about any career. Really think about this. You apply for a job that has nothing to do with biology but you have a biology degree. Do you think that degree matters alot. Not really, no. Yes you are a college graduate and that means somthing but often times it doesn't mean your gonna be hired.
Bottom line is if your majoring in Biology you better make sure you can find a job in the Biology field you want. Now is the time you should be looking at the job market and seeing what is really out there for you. Are you willing to move to a different part of the country to put this degree to use?.... Questions like that are often overlooked by the undergraduate. Don't be like me and think you'll figure it out when you graduate. You may regret it.
Finally, whatever you decide to do make sure that you do graduate college. People who just quit hardly ever go back unless it is way later in life. Trust me it is harder the 2nd time around. Don't be too picky on your 3.0 gpa. That is fine and I've never had one employeer accually look at my gpa. All they want to know is 1. Do you have a bachelora degree? and number 2. What is that a degree in? Unless your grades are horrific it seldom matters.

Answer 4

I'm a college graduate and you're right - you will forget a lot of the stuff in classes right after you take the final!

You sort of have to think about what you want to do when you graduate and if Biology will help that. If you have absolutely no idea what you want to do when you graduate, then you should pick a major that you enjoy. Biology is a good degree to have if you want to be a biology teacher, but I've found that a lot of employers don't really care what you majored in - but they do care that you have a degree!

Also, I graduated with a Political Science degree. I've found that I learned much more than my science degree counterparts b/c I have learned writing, speaking, and research skills that are lacking in science and math classes!

Good Luck!!

Answer 5

I know how you feel. I was going though the same thing this year. My advice would be to try your best in the classes your in now so you don't mess up your GPA. Get as much help as you can in you calculus class, and try talking to the teacher to see what you can do to raise your grade. Just explain your situation. They may not offer you anything, but it's worth trying. If you're interested in psychology, go for it. Don't be afraid to try something new, it may turn out to be the change you need. You need to find something that you love to learn about, and when you do, you won't feel like your so detached from what your learning. Good luck with everything, I hope all the best for you, and remember, if you want something bad enough, the only thing stopping you is yourself.
"The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problems."
--Mohandas Gandhi

Answer 6

First of all, you're not alone, I have classes that are the same way. You need 2 things. 1) a break from school (not long just a couple days to clear your head- no homework). 2) find at least one class that interests you and live for that class. For me my history class makes the rest worth it.

In calculus, I am also struggling (glad I'm not the only one), don't be afraid to go and talk to your professor about your problems. A lot of times they see you struggling but they can't help you if you don't ask.


Good luck with everything. Depending on the topic I might be able to help with calc, just IM me (via profile page- by clicking on my name in case you didn't know).

Answer 7

Setting goals is an important part of maturity.
Next, an employer doesn't necessarily view your degree as a fact that you learned everything, but more importantly, that you are capable of learning.

Answer 8

if u want to change ur major get out now! u dont want to be in this position junior or senior year. what ever u choose, as long as ur happy in it, ull find success.

Answer 9

shoot yourself in the head and you'll forget the problem.