Should I drop Chem?

smarty444

Hi Everyone!
I am currently doing:

Maths Methods
Biology
Chemistry
Economics
Study of Religion
Literature
Legal Studies

I have been struggling with Chem for a while- I get straight A's in all other subjects but just do not click with Chemistry. Obviously I'm doing 7 subjects, so I have to drop one, and Chemistry has been really stressing me out. I just don't think I have the time to commit to it, I just don't enjoy the subject, and I've been lucky to just pass.

I want to go into either medicine or law, obviously Chemistry is helpful for medicine but the undergraduate degree I'm looking at does not require me to do Chemistry. I know some of my other subjects don't scale as well as Chemistry but I get really good grades in the other subjects without even trying.

I think at this point the stress is just not worth it, and I'd rather put my time into Methods and Economics. I'd appreciate any advice- thank you!

KingYen

smarty444 Hello There! It really seems like you really want to drop Chem and I don't blame you! It's really important that you take care of your mental health and if Chem is taking a toll, I'd drop the subject. You already have 6 subjects so dropping Chem wouldn't be a loss but a win for your mental health. Feel free to let me know about any other questions you have!

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smarty444 Don't burn yourself out

BG!

smarty444 Hi, the worst thing is burn out in yr 12, if its tricky I would recommend dropping it as the subject will take a massive toll on your mental health

jiaozi

smarty444 honestly, if chemistry is causing you so much stress and you’re just scraping by, why stick with it? it’s great that you’re acing your other subjects without even trying, and if the undergrad program you want doesn’t require chemistry, it seems like a no-brainer to drop it. sure, some people might say chemistry scales better, but if you’re not enjoying it and it’s dragging you down, is it really worth it?

smarty444

KingYen
Thank you so much for your kind message! I really appreciate it, and I think dropping Chemistry sounds like it is the right thing to do

smarty444

BG!
Thank you- yeah I really don't want to sacrifice my wellbeing for a subject I'm not loving! Appreciate the advice!

smarty444

Thank you so much everyone, I had some doubt but it is really validating to hear from others that it is the right choice to make 🙂