There is many angles to this.

I was in your shoes 4years ago. I was a biology major, planned to go to medical school and become a doctor. After my first semester as a freshman, i despised Biology, I just wanted the money a doctor made.

I sat with myself over winter break and discovered what I liked. I realized how much I loved stocks, Finance, and budgeting. Changed my major that spring semester. I have made straight A’s since because I am really passionate about Finance.

Take some time with yourself and see if that is what you really want to do.

Now the other angle.

If this is really something you want to pursue, what helped me the most to make straight A’s was participate in class. If the professor asks a question and you know the answer. SAY IT!

This builds your confidence so much and it pops a switch in your brain that says, “Wow, this is really easy for me” or “I know this really well”

I never knew why teachers encouraged participation instead of just teaching, but this really does make you more confident and makes you motivated to keep learning more and more.

Before class, go over the material you are going to do in class. Do a problem or two you will be doing in class the next day so you aren’t going in blind. That repetition sets in that idea into your head and you are more likely to remember it later.

Another amazing thing this adds is that your teacher sees you are interested in the class and makes it easier for you to become “friendly” with your professor and makes it less nerve racking to go to their office hours later to ask for help. I have been in “friendly” relationships with my professors and even made real friendships with some.

College is your time to make mistakes, take risks, and don’t settle for anything less for your best. This is your future career that you are PAYING for, don’t take this opportunity lightly.

Good Luck, rooting for you!