<p>I've always been somewhat interested in studying medicine. But I got distracted and majored in engineering. I thought I liked it but realized that I don't have any passion for engineering but I am about to get a degree in it. It is too late for me to change majors now. The thing is my major is very frustrating and rigorous as evident by class averages around mid to high 60s. My major has made me lose all my self confidence and I feel terrible about myself because of my bad grades and GPA. I took some classes like bio, chem, and physics but I didn't do well in them since I was taking too many classes. </p>
<p>Lately, I have been thinking about doing premed. My plan is to get the degree in engineering first and then go back to school and pick up another degree in biology or something I'd enjoy studying. So, my question is can I really take this route? Are med schools going to care about my poor academic records? Can I still retake those premed courses? Are they going to average the grades? I just want a second chance to start all over and prove that I am confident to achieve my goals. </p>
<p>I believe that deep down inside, I really want to be a physician. But I have to be realistic too. I know that I'll be trying my best and be dedicated if given a second chance. So, can you all please tell me what I should do? Should I really go after my dream? Are med schools going to accept me if I have stellar GPA, MCAT scores and other stuff the second time around? </p>
<p>Sorry for asking too many questions and thanks in advance for any advice.</p>