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Post by prouvaire on Feb 23, 2014 13:19:02 GMT -6
I got a paper of a sample schedule for the bioengineering major at GMU and then a sample schedule for bioengineering+pre-med because that's what I want to do and hoollyyy ffririrkckckc
NINE FULL SCHEDULE SEMESTERS EXCUSE U
AND THEN THEY RECOMMEND TAKING ELECTIVE BIO COURSES FOR HIGHLY SELECTIVE MED SCHOOLS THAT WILL TAKE ME OVER NINE SEMESTERS LIKE OH MY GOD I'M GOING TO BE IN COLLEGE FOR TWENTY YEARS
and then I had an argument with my mom because I figured just a plain bio major probably won't be as extensive as an engineering major so I wanted to just do that on the pre-med track but my mom was worried that if I decided to drop pre-med then I'd be stuck with a general biology degree and I'll end up like my dad--p.hd in physics and hardly able to land a job. So I tried to explain to her that if I decided not to do pre-med somewhere down the line I'd just switch back into bioengineering, but she still sounds skeptical :(
because like, there's no point in doing both and killing myself. If I'm going to be a doctor, why would I want a bioengineering degree? I just, high school was hell for me and looking at this sample schedule, if I do bioengineering+pre-med things are actually going to get worse and I seriously can't handle that.
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Post by emilyjade on Feb 23, 2014 13:20:41 GMT -6
Just do what you're comfortable with! This is your future not your mams! <3
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Post by Admin on Feb 23, 2014 13:22:49 GMT -6
Yes, do what makes YOU happy!
And do it now!
I had to figure out the hard way that trying to get a degree in something everyone else but me wanted was not working. There was no motivation to do it because it felt like the biggest chore in the world.
Find something that'll make you happy. Your parents can deal with it, and we'll be here to support you<3
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Post by prouvaire on Feb 23, 2014 13:26:02 GMT -6
yeah that's what I keep telling them. Like, biology and bioengineering should be close enough that it won't be a problem to switch between the two, especially if I switch early. I'm pretty sure that by the end of my second year at least I should have a pretty solid idea of whether I'm continuing with pre-med or not
PLUS if I do biology I won't have to take a computer programming class again which was the wORST in high school
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Post by Admin on Feb 23, 2014 13:27:41 GMT -6
Go for it hun.
Worst case scenario your parents will force you to pick that degree at orientation but then while your actually attending college you can see your counselor or whoever and tell them you want to switch majors. It happens a LOT so they're always prepared for that, and in college mommy and daddy don't matter.
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Post by emilyjade on Feb 23, 2014 13:28:30 GMT -6
Do what makes you happy, you'll enjoy it and do better and they'll appreciate it once they see how well you're doing ❤️
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Post by prouvaire on Feb 23, 2014 13:30:22 GMT -6
I don't know why my dad cares so much anyways because he doesn't think he made a mistake getting a p.hd in physics (huge mistake btw, don't ever) and yet the prospect of my getting a degree in biology is really concerning to him?? And I keep telling them that I'm NOT getting a degree in biology unless I AM doing pre-med like?  ?? |
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Post by Admin on Feb 23, 2014 13:32:47 GMT -6
He's probably just worried you'll make the same mistakes he did but he's too proud to realize he made a mistake.
Parents are always going to second-guess everything you do. What you need to do is realize it's your life and if you live it trying to please others, you're going to wind up 40 and miserable and feeling like you wasted your life. Do what makes you happy now, deal with the unhappiness the best you can(know we will always be here for you) and know that in 30-40 years you won't have any regrets because you did it your way.
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Post by emilyjade on Feb 23, 2014 13:33:07 GMT -6
Just humour them if they don't know what they're talking about!
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Post by prouvaire on Feb 23, 2014 13:38:49 GMT -6
Just humour them if they don't know what they're talking about! yeah that's what everyone has to do for my dad. My brother can't physically get into west point because of his mental disorders and quite frankly atrocious grades but my dad keeps on saying he will, so he just kind of nods and goes "yeah" and he tells me to get a p.hd no matter what major I'm in, which is impractical if I AM getting a degree in just bio, but I just sort of agree with him. |
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Post by Admin on Feb 23, 2014 13:40:46 GMT -6
Yeah, just go with the flow, and know that you can do your own thing.  And in regards to the thread title, I think you might really like college once you get there. (are you dorming?) I HATED high school with a passion, but college was nothing like high school. It definitely had it's stressful moments, but I loved it overall. |
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Post by prouvaire on Feb 23, 2014 13:44:01 GMT -6
yeah I'm definitely dorming no matter where I go.
my aunt and uncle offered me to stay with them if I get into brown, but it's literally so congested and crowded and there's no parking spaces whatsoever that aren't on meters that only go two hours at a time so it's not even worth it
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Post by Admin on Feb 23, 2014 13:45:14 GMT -6
I actually really recommend dorming. c:
I can't promise you'll love whoever you dorm with, but it's a great experience.
If you want, I can make up a list of the absolute essentials you'll need for a dorm. I wish someone had told me, because I didn't know until it was too late. xD
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Post by prouvaire on Feb 23, 2014 13:52:26 GMT -6
yeah omg that'd be great pleeaassse
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Post by Admin on Feb 23, 2014 13:57:30 GMT -6
Alright, I'll PM it to you.  Because this is stuff you might need to save for. xD |
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Post by prouvaire on Feb 23, 2014 13:58:19 GMT -6
yaaaay thank yoouu
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