Will you be pursuing med school? How did you tell your parents if you don't mind me asking.
I don't even know what to major in it was literally drilled into my head that I need to become a doctor. It's also extra pressure to exceed expectations in another major cause this time it will be wholly my decision.
No. I ended up dropping the premed track but keeping a Biology major. I just couldn't see myself majoring in Communications, Business, or anything unrelated to science. I actually ended up prolonging it for so long because they were placing so much pressure on me. They asked me when I was planning on applying to med schools/if I was planning on looking at other options and I stood my ground and flat out told them no. I told them I had no interest in completing the premed track, I'm burned out, and I couldn't possibly see myself being happy pursuing a career in healthcare that requires premed because apparently the stress and workload gets substantially harder after college. I told them if I couldn't even pass the basic fundamental courses I would practically be making C's and D's in all the upper levels and wouldn't be able to get into med school anyway. Of course they were disappointed but I'm so depressed, tired, and void of life that I don't give a shit about anything anymore. They said they expected better from me and I shrugged my shoulders and asked them if they'd like to switch places with me and study for hours into the night everyday until their mental sanity is gone.
As of now, I'm looking to work immediately after graduation. Entry level lab tech/lab focused positions, Scientist assistant/Scientist 1 positions, or an entry level public health job. I have no plans on going back to school either because I can't stand school and it's one of my reasons for becoming suicidal lol. Oh, once I had gone to school I had already known I wanted to major in biology and declared before my freshman year so it made it a little easier for me. I'd say realistically, if you are seriously considering dropping it, look for majors that actually lead to decent job opportunities after school and avoid the art and literature ones (unless you're passionate about the subject/plan to teach it). I always knew I wanted STEM but don't have the time/patience for Computer science, math, or physics. I absolutely hate chemistry. Biology is difficult but it's a reasonable amount of work and studying and there's a lot of overlap too so that's why i chose it. And I'm genuinely interested in it. (Plus if I don't get a master's there's many different routes I could go without having to teach it because I can't stand kids). Hope this helps :)
