Karen reflects a lot of my sentiments very well.
However, a different approach from my own personal experiences, if I may:
Everyone is of the mentality that you graduate high school and then jump straight into college. Well, I was not one of them. I had no idea what I wanted to do, and going to community college with a general education associates or bachelors did not appeal to me. I didn't want to "waste" my money on school that really wasn't going to work for me.
So... I waited a few years to go to school until I figured out what I wanted to do in life until my sister told me about a new program they were starting up at her technical/trade school for a veterinary technician program. I immediately called to get more information, sent in my application and application letter, and haven't looked back.
I was terrible in high school, but did AWESOME in college. Every class was tailored directly to my profession, so there were no writing classes, there were no english classes, there were zero classes that didn't interest me because every one was directly tailored to this field. I finished second in my class only because I missed getting straight A's by HALF a percent in one class, graduated with perfect attendance, was on student council, etc.
So... what Karen said holds a lot of weight. Don't stop and switch majors now. If you're passing, that's fine... as long as you're passing, once you get out into your field it won't matter what your GPA was or which class you did better in over others. What will matter is your attitude, eagerness, and willingness to learn.
The most important thing I can tell anyone going into a field such as yours or mine is to get as much hands-on experience as you possibly can. Volunteer, try to get as much experience under your belt as you can. That will look FAR better on your resumé than any GPA, and it will also forge relationships with people who can write you letters of recommendation that will also speak louder volumes than any GPA.
So... my advice? Stick with it. Grin and bear it. Look to the future. If you're struggling to pass classes, maybe reconsider, take a break, or find a program that is more tailored to your specific field so you're interested in the classes.
But if you aren't struggling... stick with it!
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