Will a Break from Calculus I Hurt Me?

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Starting as a freshman studying physics at a small university in South Carolina, the individual has passed the Calculus I AP test but will take Statistics instead of Calculus II in the fall due to scheduling conflicts. Concerns arise about whether this gap in calculus will disadvantage them compared to peers who take the courses consecutively. Responses indicate that while some material may be forgotten, it can be regained with practice and self-review before the class begins. Suggestions include using a problems book and starting on Calculus II material early. Additionally, there is a query about the value of a Business Administration minor alongside a Physics major, but the discussion does not delve deeply into this topic. Overall, the consensus leans towards confidence in managing the calculus gap with proactive study.
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Ok, in about a month I will be a freshman at a small university in South Carolina studying physics. I just got found out that I passed that Calculus I AP test so my next class in college should be Calculus II, but due to some major scheduling issues I will not be able to take Calculus II until the Spring semester and will instead be in Statistics for the fall. Will this break in Calculus put me at a large disadvantage to students who take it one semester after the next?

On a side note, does anyone recommend a Business Administration Minor to go along with my Physics Major? FYI I will already be getting a math minor due to the math classes I already have to take for my major.
 
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I wouldn't worry about it too much. Sure, you'll forget some stuff but it'll come back with practice. Just do some self review a bit before the class, and with a little extra studying after the class starts I'm sure you'll be fine.
 
Pick up a problems book and do problems every now and then, it wouldn't hurt to get started on calc2 either.
 
Thanks for your quick replies.
 

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