Originally Posted by RyanC

What program would you prefer to go in? You can drop your courses and pick up ones that match some of the degree requirements for the program you want?

What sciences are you in?

I'm in biochemistry right now.

Ideally I'd like to get into a concurrent education program in whatever major (even if it still is science, that's fine, though I prefer art). I guess a lot of my credits are transferable if I choose science, but really the main problem is getting in. My first year GPA was good enough to do this, but it was shot down this year. I figured since GPA calculation takes place at the end of the year, if I stop now, the only marks that have academic review and were considered a part of my GPA would be the ones I did first year.

Originally Posted by Comrade B

[...] I stop now, the only marks that have academic review and were considered a part of my GPA would be the ones I did first year.

Nope, as mentioned everything counts. So you gotta power through.

For me, personally, I also found second year shitty. Although I did better, I hated my classes more. For whatever reason I tended to do poorly in second year classes, regardless of year I was in.

Originally Posted by ~*Sara*~

Ugh don't remind me. You walk into university thinking people will start pulling themselves together and get their act together. But I was wrong.. soo wrong.

@OP- Ryan's right. You can switch in now. Unless you also need a switch of universities. Honestly, if you absolutely feel you can't take it anymore (both Mac, your program + grades), take the rest of the term off and work or something while giving yourself time to think before applying again. Keep this as your last resort though. The situation is still fix-able with a little determination and motivation.

Originally Posted by Kendoon

Agree 100%, but there are some topics that I legitimately am like ZOMG INTEREST! (things that have nothing to do with my original stream =_=..ie. astrophysics, kinesiology research, math)

Things I started to hate:

- Chemistry that isn't commonly applicable unless you're a chemist
- Excessive memorization of so many things that don't matter (psych, bio...)
- Subjects/topics that literally anyone can learn to a similar capacity after simply spending a few hours on wikipedia or looking at a textbook at the library

Pretty sure most people hate those three things, though XD

Regardless, when I get a bad final grade or something I'm often like OH SCREW THIS I HATE ______ SUBJECT because I feel like that's the only way to rationalize my failures... doesn't mean I should switch programs or drop out - IMO the thread starter should pick up his/her stones and keep on going... because if you came here for science you obviously have interests which will emerge soon enough when not under duress.

Thanks a ton for the feedback guys. It's just that a year and a half of university, I feel, has probably given me enough insight into what I'll be learning more of in the future. More molecules, more reactions, more syntheses, more pathways, more memorization...they'r e all essential yet so mechanical...almost like I'm downloading a useless database into my brain; everything I learn is readily accessible in a computer somewhere. Having a job in education (which is the field I want to transfer to) lets me pursue all that I ever wanted because I'm backed by a stable job with many freedoms both in and outside the workplace that the great bulk of other jobs do not offer.

Yeah, switch programs after this year if possible, or start from square one at a different school or simply in a different program at Mac.

Honestly, though - no matter what you're doing you'll feel like something else is more appealing because of the struggle associated with attaining something rewarding (in most cases) being a constant boulder of potential negativity strapped to your back.

That being said sometimes I just want to continue writing and become a novelist. Or a dancer.

Or a pokemon.

Originally Posted by Comrade B

Thanks a ton for the feedback guys. It's just that a year and a half of university, I feel, has probably given me enough insight into what I'll be learning more of in the future. More molecules, more reactions, more syntheses, more pathways, more memorization...they'r e all essential yet so mechanical...almost like I'm downloading a useless database into my brain; everything I learn is readily accessible in a computer somewhere. Having a job in education (which is the field I want to transfer to) lets me pursue all that I ever wanted because I'm backed by a stable job with many freedoms both in and outside the workplace that the great bulk of other jobs do not offer.

Eh, the job market for science teachers at the moment is crap. Once you're in you're stable, but unless french or physics is your teachable, good luck :\