I need some advice!! (problems with my major)

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<p>I am a (female) freshman engineering student, and right now, I completely hate my major. My passion is for the environment, and instead of choosing ecology/biology/enviro sci as a major I decided to step it up and take environmental engineering, thinking that an engineering degree would help me find a better job. However, like most schools, mine does not have a degree in environmental engineering, so my major is technically civil engineering (and I won't be able to specialize, i.e. take environmental classes, until my junior/senior year). So basically, I am stuck in physics and difficult math classes for the next two years and I am really struggling. Not academically, really, although my grades aren't perfect; I'm struggling mentally from having my life consumed with subjects that do not interest me. I am so drained, like the life has been sucked out of me. I took AP bio in high school, the hardest class my school offered. Although it was difficult and the workload was huge, I did it and enjoyed it. The subject was amazing to me, unlike now. </p>

<p>So I need some advice. I am really unhappy in engineering, but I know with the degree I will be open to so many more job opportunities than with say, a bio degree.</p>

<p>But I hate every second of it, to the point where I can never concentrate in class and I come back from class everyday frustrated, angry, and depressed. Is it worth it for me to stick it out and wait until I start taking major-based courses? Or am I going to destroy myself mentally in the process? </p>

<p>What would you do if you were me?</p>

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<p>I would not stay in a major you do not like, leading to a job you may not like. See if you can find an environmental engineering program or reconsider your major based on what you actually enjoy. I was recently at a college and they spoke about environmental engineering as being a good major. I am sure you have researched colleges who offer this major, so maybe you can transfer to another college. Good luck.</p>

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<p>if you don’t like what you’re doing, run away from it like a burning building</p>

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<p>Any engineering major requires a good bit of Math. They also require a minimum in physics and chemistry. </p>

<p>Have you checked the graduation requirements? Most colleges have a minimum number of classes in certain subjects. Environmental sciences will still require physics, chemistry and some math.</p>

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<p>I guess you are right, in that no matter what major I choose I will probably still be taking the same basic courses (including physics). I guess I will just have to toughen up and get through it. Thanks for your help everybody.</p>