Is my second semester too difficult?

[ajtarheel]

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I'm a freshman and next semester I'm going to be in econ 101, psych 101, gen chem II+lab, multivariable calc, a fitness class and a seminar class (17 credits). I took it easy this semester (12 credits), so I'm worried I won't be prepared for the workload, especially considering that I haven't had math or chemistry since my first semester of senior year and junior year respectively.

Has anybody else taken a similar courseload as a freshman? Did it end up not being too bad?

 

[mehc012]

I'm a freshman and next semester I'm going to be in econ 101, psych 101, gen chem II+lab, multivariable calc, a fitness class and a seminar class (17 credits). I took it easy this semester (12 credits), so I'm worried I won't be prepared for the workload, especially considering that I haven't had math or chemistry since my first semester of senior year and junior year respectively.

Has anybody else taken a similar courseload as a freshman? Did it end up not being too bad?

Psych 101 and Econ 101 are both pad courses (aka courses you take so that you can take a hard science load and not die). They're easy As and no labs. Personally, I'd save them for semesters when you have 2 or 3 labs and NEED something light on the side, but your school may have more filler options than mine did (ours were scarce and hard to get into).
Gen chem II is an intro level. You'll be fine.
Multivariable calc - pita. Go for it! This will be your difficult course this semester.
Fitness class - that's not a class. Have fun. If you're getting credits for that just relax and enjoy the ride.
'A seminar class' - that's not helpful. 'Seminar' is just a course format. That's like telling us you're taking 'a lecture class'. Is it a Bio seminar, an Orgo seminar, a Classics seminar, a Spanish seminar, something else?


So, yeah...you're taking 2 filler courses, an intro level, calculus, something that you didn't bother explaining, and apparently getting credit for an extracurricular. You'll be fine. And only one lab, which makes it a pretty light schedule imo.

 

[MedGuy692]

You'll be fine-your courseload seems manageable.

 

[Contr0lz]

let's be real here...

 

[Goro]

Only you can answer this question. Keep in mind that med school will be a LOT harder.

I'm a freshman and next semester I'm going to be in econ 101, psych 101, gen chem II+lab, multivariable calc, a fitness class and a seminar class (17 credits). I took it easy this semester (12 credits), so I'm worried I won't be prepared for the workload, especially considering that I haven't had math or chemistry since my first semester of senior year and junior year respectively.

Has anybody else taken a similar courseload as a freshman? Did it end up not being too bad?

 

[inycepoo]

Poop another one of these

 

[KindofBlue]

Which econ is this? If this is an intro econ class then it wouldn't be too bad.
If it's either a Macro or Micro econ class for business majors, then it would be a bit tough unless you're a Calculus or Chem natural.

 

[Flashfan]

Our econ class is a true bear so I would read ratemyprofesor and talk to a people before assuming it will be easy. Beware if it is a weedout for business school acceptance, etc.

 

[deleted407021]

Unless you use the dreadful "Aplia" online software thing to do homework assignments and exams, ECON won't be a problem. You schedule is fine.

 

[PreMedOrDead]

I took three hard sciences with labs and a humanities writing intensive course in one semester. That's pretty typical, actually. Labs don't count for credits but are often 4-6 hours a week. Essentially taking upward of 30 credit hours/semester, I didn't think twice about it. I also worked a full-time job, volunteered, had a significant other, and managed on-campus groups. This isn't a humble brag, this is pretty normal. If you can't handle undergrad, how do you expect to handle medical school?

Learn to schedule and prioritize or you will drown in expectations.

 

[inycepoo]

[stuff about own schedule that no one asked for] If you can't handle undergrad, how do you expect to handle medical school?

Here we go……………………………… 🙄

It ain't humble brag, but that doesn't mean it's relevant (or good trolling, if that was the intention, but I doubt it).

 

[PreMedOrDead]

Here we go……………………………… 🙄

It ain't humble brag, but that doesn't mean it's relevant (or good trolling, if that was the intention, but I doubt it).

How is it not relevant? Every premed is going to have semesters a lot more difficult than two gen ed courses, a science course, a lower-level math and two fluff credits. This isn't panic-worthy, not to mention thread-worthy.

 

[inycepoo]

How is it not relevant? Every premed is going to have semesters a lot more difficult than two gen ed courses, a science course, a lower-level math and two fluff credits. This isn't panic-worthy, not to mention thread-worthy.

It's not relevant because you didn't actually reply to OP. Instead, you go on about how your schedule is so much tougher and that OP better get ready when **** gets real. The thread isn't about you or your schedule, and thus it is not relevant. His specific question was "has anyone else taken a similar courseload?" You did not give an example of a similar courseload.

If you're annoyed, either troll well or don't post.

 

[ZeaL6]

Looks good to me man! Mostly filler classes it shouldn't be bad!

 

[PreMedOrDead]

It's not relevant because you didn't actually reply to OP. Instead, you go on about how your schedule is so much tougher and that OP better get ready when **** gets real. The thread isn't about you or your schedule, and thus it is not relevant. His specific question was "has anyone else taken a similar courseload?" You did not give an example of a similar courseload.

If you're annoyed, either troll well or don't post.

You, on the other hand, are an excellent troll. Not even one in three of your posts is relevant to the topic, all of them are instead inflammatory.

I replied directly, and relevantly, to the thread. The OP was concerned about whether his/her schedule was too difficult. It is, in fact, a relatively weak schedule course-wise. As a medical student, I pointed out that they should be prepared for much more difficult semesters, gave an example, and said those are the types of courseloads they should be expecting if they wish to be prepared come medical school.

That is what this forum is for, and I am using it properly. Quit being a pretentious douchebag, stop being condescending, and go troll elsewhere. Also, if you are going to reveal that much information in your MDApps, I suggest you act less like an dingus on an open forum.

Edit: GrAmmEr

 

[KindofBlue]

You, on the other hand, are an excellent troll. Not even one in three of your posts is relevant to the topic, all of them are instead inflammatory.
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Of course it will get progressively harder as time goes on but that doesn't mean freshman year is easy.
I busted my ass studying for general bio in my first year, but of course when I look back now, it seems like an easy class. But can I say I had it good and my schedule was lax? I think not.
You just get used to studying science classes and learn better techniques for studying, but the level of stress and the amount of work you put in I feel does not change by too much.
I'm sure I'll realize undergrad was nothing compared to med school once I start, but you know what I mean.

I think it's a challenging schedule with two BCPM classes, and if it's somewhat of a respectable school, even gen ed classes could be tough in its own right. Personally I hated GE because I didn't like writing that much.

In short, cut the frosh some slack.

 

[edgerock24]

I'll never understand why premeds take Calc unless it's required for their major/plan on applying to the select few of schools that require it. It's a waste of time.

 

[KindofBlue]

I'll never understand why premeds take Calc unless it's required for their major/plan on applying to the select few of schools that require it. It's a waste of time.

At least half of the schools I applied had a calculus/math requirement. Also, I happen to think it was a fun class.