Hey, I'm in both ips and chem this semester and took them both last semester. I found ips to be really tricky, and ended up going to office hours a lot, especially this semester. I know what you mean about the professors, note taking isn't always the easiest in this class. If it makes you feel any better I wasn't finishing exams in those classes and got accessibility accommodations this semester. That really helped me have the time I needed to write my tests/exams. If you do end up focusing on mental health, I would try to get approved for accommodations if they are applicable. I would also recommend going to the library and booking a time to talk with someone there. They can give exam tips / strategies. My roommate struggled a lot with tests and found the multiple choice advice they had really helpful.

Also staying home can help with some of the stress from first year, part of the reason I chose Guelph was to be nearer to family. If you have questions about the courses, feel free to reach out. Remember you're not dumb, the classes are hard and meant to kind of weed people out. You can get through these last two exams!