exactly how hard is Philosophy at cal

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>I'm planning on majoring in it (I'm an admitted transfer) and use it towards Law school after. It's maybe the only major I seriously find interesting and love like a hobby, but i'm afraid of it killing my gpa and then leaving me with nothing :/.</p>

<p>such a difficult position. I'm currently registered for 3 philo classes for this fall, I feel like I can do it, but am just worried i'll end up majoring in it but graduate with a worthless gpa/degree :/</p>

<p>help? anyone know any inside info about philo here at cal?</p>

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<p>I’ve taken two philosophy courses at Cal. I seriously feel like they’re impossible to get an A in. Even the most talkative and insightful students in my discussion sections (people who I stayed up all night with in order to perfect essays) were handed B’s.</p>

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<p>I disagree. I’ve also taken two philosophy courses here, and I did quite well even though I’m a science major and was just taking them for breadth. The courses were very interesting, as well, and probably some of the most rewarding I’ve taken here so far. </p>

<p>If you want to be a philosophy major, just do it. Don’t worry about what other people think. :]</p>

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<p>I was forced into a situation where P/NP was the best possible option for me. Philos 11 grades hard on essays and has a ridiculously long final.</p>

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<p>oh my gosh, no way. That’s what I’m afraid of :(</p>

<p>I have no idea what to do now!!! I’ve felt like it’s a subject i have a passion for. the whole schpeal about doing what YOU WANT and what you have a passion for, this was mine :(</p>

<p>but it’s going to be useless. and now as a transfer, I near have zero wiggle room for picking up a new major too :(</p>

<p>anyone else with insight on philo at cal? or any advice for me? 3 weeks til instruction and this is not where I want to be</p>

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<p>@ eagle</p>

<p>what courses did you take??!!</p>

<p>as of now im in 25a, 12a, and 104</p>

<p>thank you everyone for your responses, this is so difficult!!!</p>

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<p>I took Phil 4 and 25a.</p>

<p>If you pursue a path you aren’t truly passionate about, you’ll regret it after a few semesters, and you’ll have wasted your time here. Please don’t let fear of a low GPA dissuade you from something that would otherwise be worthwhile to you. </p>

<p>Both classes required work and lots of time spent just thinking about the readings, but the studying always paid off in class. I never even participated actively in class discussions, just studied on my own and made sure to understand the material thoroughly. I received an A in both classes (and again, philosophy isn’t even a primary interest of mine).</p>

<p>Do what you love, and don’t look back.</p>

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<p>“Do what you love, and don’t look back.” I second that! I’ve got a few years on you all and hopefully a little wisdom from being a bit older. Use your time in college to study something you are passionate about. You will never regret choosing this path. Don’t let fear stop you. Jump in with both feet and start swimming.</p>

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<p>That’s a very philosophical question in the title OP…</p>

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<p>^ hahaha thank you</p>

<p>and thanks everyone pushing me forward! I guess i just have to get 3.6+ and great LSAT’s…“just” lol</p>

<p>@eagle, did you take both classes at the same time?</p>

<p>at least I know it’s possible to do well, from even someone who’s a science major (the major I would’ve been)!!</p>

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<p>Nope, Phil 25a in freshman fall, and 4 in sophomore fall. </p>

<p>Just thought I’d mention, I currently have a friend who’s also a transfer. He’s philosophy/Haas double major, and he’s doing just fine. </p>

<p>Good luck with whatever you choose!</p>

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<p>It is exactly 7.620 hard.</p>

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<p>Actually, it’s exactly 7.6204 hard. Even some of the official websites round off the 0.0004, which you need to be careful of.</p>

<p>Philosophy is awesome. Do iiit!</p>