Hey guys so Im about to be a junior in college and have always had the idea of going to medical school in the back of my mind but haven’t always been too certain of it. Although, I have been completing some the class requirements outside of my major so far. My freshman year of college I was a biology major but then I switched to biochemical engineering my sophomore year. I really like the idea of engineering but truth is I really don’t know what to expect farther down the line. My GPA is not great at a 3.35 and I’m scared that although I do like this major should I switch just because my GPA is so low and I’m not sure how difficult this major will get and if I can handle it. Also, I’m kind of scared to switch because I’ve already committed to a leadership position in an engineering club and I’m doing research this fall with a biochemical engineering professor (I feel like the only reason I got this chance is because I have this major and what will the professor say if I no longer am even in the major?). I’m starting to get more serious about going to medical school but I don’t know if I’ve already ruined my chances because I wasn’t serious enough and let my GPA get so low. Thanks in advance for any help!
I’m inclined to say stick with the current major. There are enough people trying to get into medical school, and you’re doing pretty well in engineering
The internship will give you a goid idea of whether or not the field will be a good fit for you throughout your life. That said, keep in mind that your major doesn’t determine your entire future. I know a PhD in mathematics who decided to become a prescher. I know a political-science grad who works at JPL. I know a PhD in Dance who just retired from her job as a librarian. One friend with an English lit. degree works in marketting in Japsn. Another writes video games for Microsoft.