a little bit of help? Please?

[apremedgirl]

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Alright, so I've been avoiding this for about 6 months now and I'm pretty sure I should just bite the bullet and go for it.
I decided this last winter that becoming a doctor was what I was supposed to do. Last year[my first year in college] I didn't take any classes that involved pre-med reqs and this fall most of my classes aren't either, my question is [as silly as it is] if I should contact my pre-med advisor and inform them that I am interested in becoming a pre-med student even though I haven't taken many of the right steps yet. I realize as I am writing this that this is a very stupid question to ask because after all an advisor is there to get you on the right path, the only thing that is holding me back is fear.
I want to look and be what my advisor would think is a promising candidate for med school.
I think what is holding me back most is the fact that my major is so opposite to what my future career field is.
I also worry about what my current schedule is set up like.
17.5 credit hours with:
1. Anthropology and Religion - for my Anthropology Minor
2. Human Biology + Lab- for my interest and GE
3. Photography History - for my major
4. Digital imaging- for major
5. Digital Photography- for major
6. Choir- for fun.
7. Art Insights- for my major


Now these all are required minus choir, but would you recommend switching some out for now for more pre reqs, and should I just bite the bullet regardless of what my schedule appears like?
&& one more thing...
My last question would be: Should I also consider Volunteer work? I was planning on it this summer, but the hospital said that they couldn't spend the money on training me for the short amount of time I would be able to volunteer at their hospital.
My only worry about this is that I will over load myself, but I think I could possibly handle it.

I know this is all silly sounding, but I really just need some advice- even if it is harsh. I think anything would help me get going in the right direction. - so with that, have at it. - feel free to make fun of or even bash me, because after all.. I might need it. XD

 

[futuredocDB]

looks like ur in a pickle. lol
first and foremost. talk to a pre-med advisor so they can get you on the right track
seems like getting the pre-reqs done in time will be really hard considering all the non-science classes u have to take for your major/minor and the fact that u have yet to start on any of the pre-reqs. if you really wanna go the pre-med route. switching out some of those classes with some pre-req would be a good idea. i'd start with chemistry because you need both general chemistry and organic. also, try to incorporate some of the pre-req in GE requirements (english, math, and some of the sciences). minoring in a science (chem or bio) is also another options.

you should definitely consider volunteer work. if not at a hospital, at least a nursing home

this is gonna be a pretty challenging task but im sure u can do it with a little hard work!

again, make sure you talk to an advisor.

 

[Disinence2]

Hey!

I see no need for you to change your schedule at this point. Keep your major the same. Remember that you may need a semester or 2 of summer school to catch up.

You know the premed requirements, meeting with an adviser can help you find where to fit these in.

Remember that now med schools like balanced applicants. Make sure you get an undergrad degree in whatever your interested in. Have fun, and work hard.

Pick some meaningful volunteer activities where you can really learn something about yourself and help the community. These should be things that you are legitimately passionate about. This will really help you with your future medical school interviews. If any interested research opportunities present themself be ready to jump on them.

Your taking the right steps! Feel free to message me with any questions.