It would be great if you could talk your parents/bill-payers to switch majors. But… is there any way you can tough it our? (I can’t tell if your low grades are due to lack of aptitude, lack of motivation or both). An engineering degree can open many doors, perhaps even including fields that will interest you. At your age, 4 years looks like a LONG time, but it’s a short time compared to your full career. I know you like political / writing topics, but that is more easily self-learned than engineering.
Note - If you are totally overwhelmed with engineering courses, beyond recovery point, ignore my above advise.