<p>I am a newly admitted student to Cal and can't wait to go! I am, however, nervous about my first semester classes and was hoping that other students, in their infinite wisdom, will help me out.</p>
<p>So, my current schedule looks like this (I am a physics major btw):</p>
<p>Math 53 (took calc bc and got a 5 as a junior).</p>
<p>Physics 7a (may change to honors because the teacher has awesome reviews and I heard it's recommended for physics majors. Also, I've been told it's easier to get an A in honors than in regular, even though the workload is more).</p>
<p>Psychology 1 (No psych experience in high school but I'm very interested).</p>
<p>Comp Sci 61A (Took ap compsci in high school and I loved it. I want to take a decent amount of comp sci courses while I'm at berkeley but I may drop this course to balance my schedule. I'm on the waitlist for anthro 2ac and if i get in i'll drop this course).</p>
<p>So, is this too hard for my first semester? Any advice is appreciated!</p>
<p>Math 53- doable with your 5 in BC
Physics 7a- Probably most difficult (or 2nd with CS61A being first)
Psychology 1- Multiple choice exams (I heard final is not needed if you do well on mts)
Comp Sci 61A- Will still be difficult/heavy in workload even with AP CS unless you program often.</p>
<p>I think it’s doable for you if you think you’re up to it. Psych 1 should be the least of your worry since it’s about memorization for the MC exams. I’d worried the most for Physics 7A and CS61A. </p>
<p>You have 15 units on your plate… if you can get into Antro 2AC, I say keep it. Try all 5 classes then drop one that you think it’s too much work/not doing well in. That way you wont be stuck in a class b/c of the 13-unit limit. </p>
<p>Overall, think it’s doable if you’re hardworking. It’s not an easy schedule though!</p>
<p>Math + Physics + CS + H/SS is like a typical EECS major freshman schedule. Physics majors should be at least as capable of handling such a course load, assuming that they are interested in all of the courses’ material.</p>
<p>If you are interested enough in physics to consider majoring in physics, you should consider the honors version (also consider the honors version of math if you are interested in math, since you were two years ahead of normal grade level in math in high school). You have had high school physics, correct?</p>