Dont know what to do, not having fun with my current path

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The discussion centers on a second-year university student studying biochemistry who is contemplating a switch to physics due to a lack of passion for their current major. The student expresses concerns about their previous performance in physics and math courses, the implications for medical school applications, and the employability of a physics degree compared to biochemistry. They plan to take summer physics courses to gauge their interest but are apprehensive about the potential impact on their GPA for medical school applications.

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  • Understanding of biochemistry fundamentals
  • Basic knowledge of physics and mathematics
  • Familiarity with medical school application processes
  • Awareness of career paths in biotechnology and physics
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  • Research the curriculum and career opportunities in physics
  • Explore the requirements and competitiveness of medical school applications with a physics degree
  • Investigate summer courses in physics and their impact on GPA
  • Learn about the biotechnology industry and potential roles for biochemistry graduates
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University students considering a change in major, particularly those in the sciences, as well as individuals exploring career options in medical fields and biotechnology.

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Hi, i know I've posted similar threads before but here it goes:

im a second year university student studying biochemistry. Now in theory its ok, and some of the courses are fun but i have no passion for studying biochemistry. i thought organic chemistry would cheer me up but its pretty dull as well (not as bad as inorganic). the only course i look forward to is spectroscopy, which is a physical chemistry class.

Now i want to make the switch into physics but the only things that are holding me back are:
1. i initially had the intent to attend medical school. i don't know if it will be better once (if) i get in. i can still apply with a physics degree, but i doubt my average vs me applying with a biochemistry degree.
2. in first year, i did bad in physics and math. granted i did pretty bad in all my courses but I am still not sure if it was because i didnt do the work, or maybe if it was in fact challenging. and i know first year physics/math is a joke compared to upper level courses
3. if i don't get into medical school, a biochem degree is easier to work with in terms of employability (biotech firms are booming, lots of money in it). i highly doubt i can do much with a bachelors in physics

my plan was to initially take a couple of physics courses in my summer off to see how i like it but if i do end up doing badly, it messes up my gpa for medical school, so i don't know what to do!
 
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All my BS biochem friends are working retail or in med school. The entry level degree for biotech is at least a MS, often PhD, and they don't hire biochemists as much as straight chemists and chemical engineers.
 

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