This seemed like a feasible plan while I was enrolling, but in retrospect I am beginning to think that I was over zealous in my course selection. Please tell me honestly- This is too big of a bite to thoroughly chew, correct?
Fall:
Intro Org Chem, CHEM 231 = 1.5 credits
Principles of Cell biology, BIO 225 + lab = 1.5 credits.
Intro to Microbiology I, MICR 200A + lab = 1.5 credits
Practical spectroscopy, CHEM 213 + tutorial = 1.5 credits
General physics, PHYS 102 + lab = 1.5 credits
This is the typical second year load recommended, but with first year year physics replacing the recommended stats course. The labs are all coreqs, as is the micro to the bio class and vice versa. Should I drop the physics and take a fluff- I mean, 'elective' course?
Spring:
Principles of Genetics, BIO 230 + lab = 1.5
Org chem, CHEM 235 + lab = 1.5
Intro to Microbiology II, MICR 200B + lab = 1.5
Calculus II, CALC 101 = 1.5
General physics, PHYS 102 + lab = 1.5
Same question as above applies to this semester- And, If not already clear, 7.5 credits is full time.
I've just transferred schools and switched majors, so I had the notion that I would tidy up and finish the first year classes I have left remaining while taking the recommended second year classes, but this plan is beginning to look ominous.
I will also be working, and I was hoping to find rewarding volunteer work/something on campus to earn me a LOR, but I feel like this may be too many balls to juggle!
That being said, I understand premedicine, and biochemistry majors, aren't designed to be easy, and I am entering into this year ready to never leave my desk- But does this seem a healthy load or a soon to be train wreck? Am I second guessing myself and worrying for no reason, or should I be making some changes?
Please sdn, advise me!