I am entering my second year of college and im still undecided...What should I do?
It's not bad; believe me there are tons of other students in your position!! If I were you, I would take my liberal arts requirements (required coursework no matter what your major is). When you take these, try to take different types of courses in business, arts, social science, science and see what you excel in and what calls your attention the most. Usually after you take your liberal arts coursework you'll have a better idea of what you like and definitely don't like. You could major in something that can lead to different options like the other post mentioned Psychology. But when choosing a major remember that some bachelor degrees don't lead to good jobs in the same field - like Psychology. Some degrees are better for just getting into professional school vs. the work field. I would suggest to also volunteer if you have time at different places so you can see what is realistic and fun for you. Also like the other post mentioned think of job prospects after graduation. Nursing is a booming field and will always be in demand but you have to also enjoy it. So you need to think about what you like too, not just what pays. Good luck!
It seems strange that in the final semester one is totally excluded, assuming it was not the culmination of accumulated serious transgressions. The first thing would seem to be getting counseling from the college concerning the possibility of re-taking courses. Next, one could find a distance-learning institution that would accept completed credits toward a degree.If one has no home, it is incumbent upon them to make one.Failure is always an option. But not necessarily the final result. Perhaps there are some quantitative and qualitative measures known to those who study specific situations; however, such decision supporting knowledge would be beyond the expertise of even the wisest person not in possession of those specifics. When to admit “defeat,” or just attack on another front is dependent on variables that cannot generally be determined in advance. The best one can do is seek facts, seek counsel, and as Sun Tzu said: “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”“The Art of War,” c. 500 BCE “When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” Confucius “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. … Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”Thomas Edison “Success is not a good teacher. It seduces very smart people into thinking they can't fail.”Bill Gates “Failure teaches a man how to succeed.”Buddha Perseverance is more prevailing than violence, and that many things which cannot be overcome when they are together, yield themselves up when taken little by little. Assiduity and persistence are irresistible, and in time overthrow and destroy the greatest powers whatever. Time being the favorable friend and assistant of those who use their judgment to await his occasions, and the destructive enemy of those who are unreasonably urging and pressing forward.Sertorius (legendary, died 72 BCE) by Plutarch (Written 75 CE)
Biology major failing his bio classes in college?
Before you give up on bio, go to the tutoring center on campus and get a bio tutor, and work with him weekly. Go to the professor's office hours as well, and ask him to review the multiple choice sections of the exam, so that you better understand his expectations. Form a study group with classmates, and work with them weekly. The tutoring center may also have seminars on things like study skills and exam techniques - take the seminars. I suspect that it's not your knowledge of bio that's letting you down (as you do well on the essay section of the exam), but it's actually how you're approaching the multiple choice questions that's messing you up. If you do the things I mentioned, above, you may be able to improve how you do on that section of the exam. Next term, continue on the pre-med track, and continue as a bio major, but take the next math required, and take the first engineering class. I do not want you to simply jump right into engineering yet, and to be honest, it's because you're only in algebra right now. You haven't hit the math you need for engineering yet, and I thus want you to take that next level of math and see how you do. I also want you to take the engineering class and see how you do. And if you're ready for it, take the physics next term. The physics is required both for pre-med and for engineering. See how you do in the math and the physics, which are *key* for engineering, and then decide your path. So next term, you'll be taking math, the first engineering course, physics, your next bio class, and possibly one other class. That one other class - you should probably make it an elective, and something you'd enjoy, because this schedule I just gave to you isn't going to be easy. But it's necessary so you can figure out your path. Go speak to your academic advisor, and to the engineering advisor, and see what they think and suggest.
Failed ALL my classes my first semester of college, am I doomed?
Honestly, now is not the time to worry.... if you need it your financial aid will cover you. The university will understand your families illnesses. You should talk with the student aid about your future there. If they are not aware of your families circumstances, they should be. You can also take extra classes in spare time to pick up any extra that you missed - most colleges offer this. Not extra credit courses but the "booster" classes or "tutor" classes. There's no shame in those, everyone needs them. Every school has a different probation program, but you shouldn't worry about the financial aid. You can always get assistance paying for school. The main thing to do right now is not stress - that will lead to more failing grades!! Good Luck!
Having been there, done that (back in the 80s) let me first say this: don't just walk away with your tail between your legs. I did, and it took me almost 20 years to go back for my degree.First, make an appointment with your academic advisor, and another one with your school's counseling center. Your advisor should be able to help you salvage your learning plan and get you on track for the Spring. Your counseling center can help set you up with services that can help you get organized, gain confidence, and get a tutor, if needed. Also, there may be some issues you may be dealing with (depression, anxiety) that kept you from doing your best.In order of importance for doing better this Spring:#1 Attend classes. - GO. Be present. Don't skip. I repeat, don't skip. Take notes. Be present. Doodle. Sit in front. Talk to the professor. Engage with your fellow students.#2 Do the readings. Read them in a funny voice if you have to, read them out loud, or do books on tape. #3 Use visualization - before going to bed, visualize your next day, what you intend to do. Set yourself up for the next day (books and supplies you need, notes, etc.) and lay out your clothes.#4 Save partying, socializing to weekends. Don't pledge a frat/sorority til Sophomore year, if possible.Stick with it through to summer. Wait before you decide this thing is not for you (it might not be.) But give yourself another chance. Take care of yourself. Eat right and get enough sleep. You got in, so obviously you are capable of the work. It's normal to feel isolated and overwhelmed. Use the resources on your campus (that you are paying for) to help you through the rest of the year.
Failing Freshman year of college....?
i don't know what to tell you, but i just wanna tell one thing. if you feel a failure just because a few F's. listen, i supposed to be on my 3rd year now, but i'm a year late. why? Because when its time to go to the University, i go to malls and coffee shops, hangout with friends. I've never opened a book since i started studying in this University, my attendance if we turned it into percentage it'll be 75% absent. every semester i pass 3 classes, and the other 2 or 3 classes i get a DN mark on 'em. so, Just study. don't say to yourself "i'm working so hard" keep telling yourself that you need to work harder than that. i failed second term on my first year, i failed my summer term, and my first term of the second year. i was passing classes hardly. for you, this is just because it is your first year and it is a new way of studying, it is not like you used to be in school. you gonna get over it, it is just a matter of time. that's all. Hope you success in your college.
Do Medical Schools frown at those who attended Community College for 2 years?
Attending a community college will not adversely impact your application to medical school. But you need to be aware of some things. Most universities require that you transfer a minimum of 30 semester hours. Not all coursework taken at a community college is acceptable to a university, so verify your courses with the university--do not accept the community college's word for it. If you take any math or science courses, verify with the university that these are Major level courses and will satisfy their requirements for the pre-med program. If you do not satisfy the pre-med requirements in the community college and intend to begin taking them at the university, this will put you at a disadvantage. Most medical school applicants complete the pre-reqs in their first two years of college and are able to take the MCAT in their junior year and get the test results back in time to begin applying to med schools in the Fall of their senior year. If you don't complete the pre-reqs until your senior year, you won't be able to take the MCAT until after you graduate, which means you won't get your results back until the next school year has started. This will put you a year behind where you could have been had you completed the pre-reqs in the community college.