<p>Am a freshman majoring in chemical engineering, but I have been able to take some sophomore-level math and science courses, and am seriously considering a change in major to quantitaive economics. I enjoy math and economics, but am not so fond of the physics involved in engineering, and the chemistry aspect of my courseload isnt too appealing. Yet, I'm in the extremely fortunate position of most likely doing an internship after this year with an engineering company, but i obviously dont think i could contribute at this firm being a quant econ. Should i stick with chem eng for the year, do the internship just so its on my resume, and then change my major to econ if i dont like it...or is it best to change this year if things dont get better and attempt to find an econ related internship? Thanks.</p>
<p>Econ is pretty pointless IMO unless you're connected and you want to work in business.</p>
<p>My advice is this: do what you have a passion for or an interest in. Life is too short to be stuck doing something you do not want to do. If you like chemical engineering overall and it's just a few courses you do not like, then by all means stick with it. But if you like econ more....well go for it. The basis of all your decisions should be to do what you want to do, so you are happy.</p>
<p>Don't worry about the internship or career prospects.... they will come in time and with some effort, no matter what your major is.</p>
<p>Definitely change your major. It's clear that you like econ more and that you don't find the physics and chem courses appealing. Engineering is not something you should try to get through if it's not the right major for you.</p>
<p>Are you in the honours courses? If not, maybe a switch might be more stimulating and fun -- they are actually often easier and more effective.</p>
<p>Also, you can do physical chemistry / materials science, which would be a mix of pure and applied science.</p>
<p>that's common. lots of people switch out of engineering. it's too stressful for most people. i don't see why you should continue it if you've already decided it's not for you.</p>
<p>If the internship didn't exist, would you want to switch? If so, maybe you should go ahead and do it. No point delaying the inevitable.</p>
<p>But if you're not 100% sure, I say stick with it for this year and get the internship on your resume. By the time you're done with it, you'll probably have a very clear idea of whether it's for you or not.</p>
<p>I'm switching from Biology to Nursing................. hooray for major changes.</p>
<p>@ westsidewolf1989</p>
<p>If you are guaranteed the internship this summer, I would stick with the major until you complete the internship. You may end up enjoying the internship experience (what you do on the job can be different than what you learn in the classroom). A lot can happen between now and the summer. If you are still dissatisfied, you can switch major to economics during your sophomore year. Remember, you have until the end of sophomore year to officially transfer and/or declare your major. Take this opportunity as a learning experience: what you want to do and what you DON'T want to do after you graduate from college.</p>