Is it too late to switch my major and pursue chemistry as a career?

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The discussion centers on a college student majoring in economics and actuarial science who is unhappy with their field of study and considering a switch to chemistry. The student is contemplating transferring to a better college to pursue their newfound interest, with aspirations for graduate school and research. Concerns about the implications of a longer college duration and whether graduate schools would accept them despite a delayed graduation are expressed. Responses emphasize that changing majors is common and that strong performance in chemistry will outweigh concerns about the time taken to graduate. The consensus is that pursuing a fulfilling career is more important than the duration of studies, and that good grades in the new major will be crucial for future opportunities.
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I just the started third year of my college and I am a econ/actuary major. But the thing is I am completely not interested in the field and its been showing through. I have a G.P.A barely above 3.1. I go to college in Georgia. I was thinking about finishing my third year here and transferring to a better college and taking Chemistry as my major.

I am genuinely interested in the field and am absolutely sure that I can do extremely well in the classes and I want to go to graduate level then p.h.d. then research. But my question is, is it too late? Will I be not accepted into graduate schools even if I do extremely well in my chem classes, because I will have been in college for 5.5 years? Btw, tuition isn't too much of a problem because around here a semester costs about 5000 dollars, so the extra 3-4 semesters isn't too much of a problem.

My only concern is that I won't be taken seriously later on because I took so long to graduate and didn't do **** for the first 2 years.
 
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Don't fret about it, Ghost. So what if it takes you longer. You have a good reason why, because you changed majors...lots of people change tracks!

Really, it won't matter, especially if your chemistry grades are good.

Look at the alternative: in two years you'll be unhappily working as an actuary, always wondering, "What if?"

You don't want that!
 
I think I am going to take your advice Lisa. thx
 
man, if you are really good at CHEMISTRY and USA citizen, get a degree in COMPUTER FORENCISCS, you will work for CIA or FBI. I don't think it matters if it takes 5 years or 10 years to graduate.
 

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