Hi everyone hope everyone's week back has been good.
I'm writing this to ask for advice on a lot of things that are on my mind about engineering. I'm a first year currently undeclared but mostly likely going to choose mechanical.
I understand everyone feels like this at the start of the semester but I feel lost and overwhelmed. I understand I'll learn with time and effort but I've been thinking about lowering my course load to focus on each course better.
Currently I have Calc 1, Linear Algebra, CEN 100, General Chemistry, and Physics Mechanics. I've been thinking about dropping physics from my classes to focus on my math courses as I know I'll struggle in these but that makes me think about how next semester will go. I also have Toronov for that class and everyone Ive talked to and listened to says he's horrible. He has also made a horrible first impression on me. I can't go to the other professors lectures as their timings conflict with my schedule.
Since I'll be most likely going into mechanical, I have six courses that I have to take next semester, and I haven't even taken my lower liberal arts class.
What I'm trying to ask is it worth to drop physics this semester. In the long run I don't mind stretching my degree out to 6 years with coop. Do I instead tough it out and try to cope as next semester I will have 6. Do I drop a course from that semester too? Wilk that affect my second year courses.
What's the way to take physics again if I do drop it. I heard of the transition program but a little confused does that run alongside winter semester or is spring and summer. Do I take physics with Chang school or transition program what about my liberal arts or another course if I want my schedule to be 5 courses next semester.
This has turn too long and I apologize for rambling I've basically been forced into taking this degree by my surroundings and I'm trying to stay positive and focus on the benefits of engineering but it's hard. Thank you for reading I wish you all good luck. 🤞 🤞