Hi, I just started college (I'm finishing my first semester off right now- eww finals!) and I'm an animal science major. However, after taking a look at the prerequisites for graduating with a degree in animal science, as well as taking a couple courses relating directly to animal science, I'm finding that it might not be what I want. (I'm taking animal science to get to veterinary school) I chose animal science because I've always wanted to be a veterinarian, but now I'm starting to question myself... My original plan was to apply to an art school since I've always enjoyed spending my time drawing, painting, etc., but my mother was against that, so I changed my plan to animal science, since I was interested in that too. But I don't think I'm cut out for animal science... I pretty much suck at chemistry- and there are (I think) 5 chemistry courses required- and I'm not good at math.. I have to pass the calculus course and I barely passed aglebra 2 in high school. I'm not really sure if its worth it for me to go through all of these struggles just to get to veterinary school... but if I change to an art major I feel like my future is a little iffy.. like, I don't know if I'll make it as an artist ;_; because its hard for artists to make a name for themselves. I don't even know anymore... I'm just stressed, and all of this indecisiveness is taking a toll on me. sorry if I don't make sense ;u;

Hello, hear me out because I've been in college for a [long] time and I was on and off. I started with an art major and I failed it so so bad because it wasn't what I wanted/was expecting. Then I got accepted again last year and now I'm finishing my first year. I switched to human science because it was interesting (and it is), but it forces me to go to university and it is something that I cannot afford for now. I need something that will give me a job and then I can get some small certificates at my local university. (end slice of life)

Being an artist is hard, you know it. Have you thought about teaching art peharps? Are you sure you're interesting in majoring in art since animals science isn't what you expected? Does your school have any type of councelor to guide you? I'd suggest finding one before making any big deicision :)

If you're still not sure, why not just go undeclared for now? That is something I recommend to my friends that are just now starting college, and I have quite a few friends that just finished their first semester of college. This is coming from someone who has changed her major a few times and just finalized what I wanted to do the summer right before my junior year. I just finished half of my senior year, but I have to go to school one more year afterwards instead of graduating next semester because I didn't make up my mind early enough. Freshmen can easily think things out now and declare their major their sophomore year, maybe even halfway through sophomore year.

Me personally, I would've benefited if I just took gen eds my first year and thought through what I really wanted to do. Instead, I was first a music education major, then secondary math education (high school math) and now I'm a marketing major. I wasted a lot of time, needless to say xD

I agree with , have you thought about teaching art? I mean, there is a different situation for each person. My uncle majored in graphic design and had a job, but he got laid off and couldn't find a new job for three and a half years. I mean, it definitely is an iffy job market. You may or may not get lucky. But at the same time, you shouldn't make yourself miserable through a class that isn't a forte subject of yours.

Regardless, I know that there is an overwhelming amount of majors to choose from. I was completely stressed myself and was in your shoes during freshman year. But honestly, you still have time to decide! You can still think about it next semester and even some of summer if necessary. I definitely suggest meeting with an advising counselor. Some counselors are better than others and you don't have to do everything they say, but they can still open you up to some suggestions! You could meet with an art and/or animal science counselor if you prefer to remain within these two majors.

During the summer, I was in the exact place you're in. I was majoring in medical technology and I was being required to take 5 chemistry classes and several math classes. I'm horrible at math too. I started thinking about changing my major to history because I'm really good at it and it only required one math class. I wasn't sure because I didn't know what I could do with a history degree and I knew a med tech degree would lead to a stable career. But after doing a lot of research and a lot of thinking, I decided to change and I can honestly say, I've never been happier. I've made a lot of friends and I made the Dean's List the this semester.

I still really love biology but I love history even more. I would urge you to take some time and do some research before you change. It's important to remember you need to be realistic when it comes to this. If you know you won't be able to get through the chem classes, even with a tutor, then you should be honest to yourself and make the change. Good luck. The only person who knows what you really want is you.

- I think you should change your major, but change it to general studies/undeclared. Take all the general ed classes first. While you do that, figure out what you would like your career to be. I would recommend taking a career assessment to guide you. You may find something you were never expecting.

What I described above is what I did. I was originally a Biology major, but hated Biology and Chemistry. I didn't want to take Calculus. So, I just decided to focus on general ed classes for a while.

Last year, I took a career assessment, and it suggested science stuff. But, I kept on looking at the list of suggested careers, and found Set and Exhibit Designer. This intrigued me, leading to me pursuing a degree in Entertainment Design and Technology. I love theater, and I want to design and make costumes/clothes now. It's something I would have never guessed I would have liked.

Long story short, college is all about exploring yourself. Another thing I would recommend is to volunteer at different places that interest you.

Good luck figuring out what you would like to do.

If you don't want to be in your major any more I suggest leaving it asap. The earlier you make decisions, the better. This may even have an impact on your date of graduation. Think and talk it over with a variety of people whose opinions you value. It's ultimately your choice so lots of luck!

I'm looking at Exhibit Design and Planning too but for my Master's. But I want to work in a museum.

Hi... I just wanted to say thank you to all of you, for your advice. I am going to set up an appointment with an adviser at the beginning of the next semester since this one is pretty much over. I didn't think about changing to undeclared - I didn't know it was possible, haha. Right now, I think that is a good idea so I can figure out what I want. About teaching art, the idea has never really crossed my mind, but I think it might be good to think about. The career assessment sounds like a good idea too! Thanks :)

You're welcome. Good luck making your decision.

- It sounds like a fun career, and it would tie into studying history perfectly!

- I'm glad I was able to help. Good luck! :)

Yes it does! I'm really excited because I was able to get an internship at a local museum. I need to get back to the guy but I've been working a lot

- That's awesome! I hope you enjoy the internship! :D

Thank you. I hope I do too

I'm glad you're taking initiative to set yourself up on a better path! Art teacher jobs in the education field are hard to come by though because even nicer districts only need one teacher per school on average.

I wish someone had told me that my major would have less of an impact on my career path than the internships on my resume and the networking connections I made tbh. It sounds pretty clear when I write it out like that though.

Like many on this thread, I started college as a Bio major. I withdrew from Chem because I was doing so poorly and just not getting it; I barely scraped by in my first Bio course with a C. Midway through the semester I knew it was hopeless, that I had no aptitude or drive to succeed in my chosen major. I actually put more effort into my essay for "Welcome to College" class after a while.

At the end of the semester, after a very rough final in Bio, my professor for that College 101 class approached me after our final (some dumb presentation) and told me that she would convince me to major in English. And what do you know, after stubbornly struggling through another semester of Bio (I had a panic attack in lab; I just looked and felt so stupid all the time), I took her advice and headed over to the Academic Advising building and changed my major. I know, I know, English major, the quintessential "What are you going to do with /that/?" major. Here's the thing, though--I have done very well in all my English classes so far. My professors know I do pretty good work, and I feel I actually know what I'm doing. I had no idea what I was doing in Bio, the "practical" major. Would a barely-2.0 GPA-if-that put me in any better a position than would a great record in a major I enjoy, where the professors know my work and could vouch for my skills in several areas? I'd say no, and not necessarily from a purely "numbers" standpoint. Would I really have learned anything as a Bio major who barely got by? Could someone who couldn't even handle a freaking lab really succeed? At least I feel that I've grown in some way as an English major; my analytic abilities have become sharper, I feel like a more strategic writer.

But what do I know? I'm just a college junior myself. So take what I say with a grain of salt. And naturally, the post in which I speak of my experience as an English major so fondly feels the most convoluted, so I apologize for any awkward writing. Will probably end up editing this post a dozen times, just to keep myself looking like a complete babbling idiot. Heh.

I can understand where you are coming from. I love but art and science and I chose to major in Environmental Science. I did have a sort of mid-college crisis at one point where I had to switch my BS to a BA and I picked up a minor in Classics because it's something I love. I've also decided once I graduate I'm going to take some community art classes and see if I ever want to go back to school for it. I realized though that it's good to go for something you enjoy because you will want to learn more about it and you will work harder for it. I enjoy environmental science so I kept that major but I realized getting a bachelor's of science was not cut out for me. I am decent at science but organic chemistry and labs get the best of me. Now I have room for a minor in something I'm doing purely because I enjoy learning more from it and I'm all the more happier because of it.

I majored in animal science in college and I wanted to leave my first semester as well. Mostly because of the transition from high school to college. Though I knew I never wanted to do vet stuff. Vet school is even harder to get into than medical school. There are other fields in animal science you may want to look into if you think you want to stay with it. I majored in animal behavior and psychology. Now I have a training license and work with guide dogs. The veterinarian route isn't the only way :) With an animal science degree you can also work for the FDA with meat or dairy control. Things you wouldn't even think of. If you have any questions about animal science degrees or anything like that you can always PM me.

Also depending on what you are interested in there are so many opportunities: exotics, farm animal, wildlife, companion animal, etc