First of all, you'll find that University classes are very different than what you're used to. (Here I'm assuming that your expectations are based on high school. If this assumption is wrong, please inform me so I can provide a more applicable statement.) High school is a drone factory; the program is designed to churn out people who meet the basic requirements for society. For the most part it works, so we have a functioning society, but it's annoying to everyone, most especially those who badly fit such a mold, and those who don't need the prodding to become "useful". University is, by and large, populated by the people who didn't fit the mold well, so it feels very different. And taking education because you want to, rather than because you have to, has a surprisingly huge effect.
That aside, it's probably a good plan to go ahead with this year and see how it goes. Give it all you've got and all that. If you assume at the beginning that you'll hate it, then you will. On the other hand, you may discover something that you like a lot, even if you didn't expect it to.
Any reason you're considering English? I remember when I was a bit younger than you I thought English was hot stuff and wanted to take it, but now I can't imagine myself not hating taking an English degree. For me, it's the same deal with English as what you mentioned with your feelings toward science. It's cool as a hobby but I'd hate it every day.
Lastly, I suppose (unless you respond and I have more "enlightening" things to say), I'd strongly suggest considering Dal or St. Mary's as well. Disregarding any loyalties I may or may not have towards my alma mater, I will say that Halifax is a very lovely place to live, and I'm quite certain that both Dal and St. Mary's are good schools in their strengths, anyway. I guess I've always liked Nova Scotia more than New Brunswick; that's simply a personal prejudice of mine.
And for what it may be worth, it looks pretty likely that I'll be here for a while yet. Sometimes it's nice to go somewhere where you know a couple of people, but not too many, you know?
That aside, it's probably a good plan to go ahead with this year and see how it goes. Give it all you've got and all that. If you assume at the beginning that you'll hate it, then you will. On the other hand, you may discover something that you like a lot, even if you didn't expect it to.
Any reason you're considering English? I remember when I was a bit younger than you I thought English was hot stuff and wanted to take it, but now I can't imagine myself not hating taking an English degree. For me, it's the same deal with English as what you mentioned with your feelings toward science. It's cool as a hobby but I'd hate it every day.
Lastly, I suppose (unless you respond and I have more "enlightening" things to say), I'd strongly suggest considering Dal or St. Mary's as well. Disregarding any loyalties I may or may not have towards my alma mater, I will say that Halifax is a very lovely place to live, and I'm quite certain that both Dal and St. Mary's are good schools in their strengths, anyway. I guess I've always liked Nova Scotia more than New Brunswick; that's simply a personal prejudice of mine.
And for what it may be worth, it looks pretty likely that I'll be here for a while yet. Sometimes it's nice to go somewhere where you know a couple of people, but not too many, you know?
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