Hello again! After months of anticipation, I have finally received all my admission decisions! Now, I’m stuck again. Not only do I have to choose what school I want to go to, I have to decide what I want to major in. I’ve always been indecisive with my decisions in life and it just won’t stop. Originally, the plan was to major in in Biology with the intent to go to medical school (med school is still the plan), but now I just don’t know! I don’t like some parts of the botany, ecology, and molecular aspect of Biology; it just bores me and it never sticks. However, I love learning about genetics, human evolution, and how everything works together and clicks.
When I was a junior, I took an accelerated Chemistry Honors class, and thinking back, I loved it. I found it very fun and satisfying that it required me to critically think and I actually got the material. The problem is… I don’t much beyond General Chemistry and I don’t know how hard/rigorous the upper classes will be. I have also thought about majoring in Biochemistry also, but I just don’t know. I don’t know the curriculum and what I can learn from it exactly.
My interests include genetics, human evolution, how things operate and work, etc. I would also like to learn how to get more comfortable with thinking critically. If it matters, I plan to go to medical school to become an OB/GYN. I guess what I’m asking is: What are the differences between Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry, as far as curriculum? Based on my interests and plans, what do you think would be best for me? Does anyone have any input about Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry majors at Florida universities/colleges you attended? I need help!!!
