How hard is it to take these classes in the same semester?

Question

Organic Chemistry, General Biology, Calc 2, Calculus based Physics, and Writing

Answer 1

I would NOT take all those classes in the same semester.  

Even if you're a very driven, focused student, you're looking for trouble (even for a genius), combining those classes.  

In most higher education institutions, organic chemistry, Calc 2, and Calc based Physics require LOTS of work, but if you really want to challenge yourself to THE LIMIT, not have a social life, take up stock in Tylenol extra strength or something similar . . . knock yourself out!

Also - depending on your comfort level with writing at an undergraduate level, add your writing class - - and it could be a bad semester for you with one or more classes (if you kept all of these) - - and there would go your GPA :-(.  

Nothing wrong with challenging yourself, but if it costs you your GPA, would it be worth it??  I think not.  

My suggestion:  Determine if you prefer to have a focus of science, or math this semester, once you do that, take out one of the classes in the area you prefer not to 'concentrate' so heavily on.  Then, replace that class with something more "fun".  

You've GOT to maintain a certain balance, or you'll drive yourself crazy with work - even if you're a genius.  

(So either take out Organic Chemistry or one of your Calc classes, and replace with something more 'neutral' - like sociology, psychology, literature, philosophy (lit and phil classes usually are pretty easy, because most of the work asks for your opinion - and they're just looking to see if you have the ability to think for yourself - it's hard to be 'wrong' - when someone is asking for your opinion / interpretation) or cultural studies etc.)

Good luck!

Answer 2

Organic Chem and Gen Bio will both have labs, so consider that. Take either Calc 2 or Calc beyond (unless you are a math whiz, if so, take both and back off one of the sciences). Writing will probably be basic, but have several assignments, so unless you are a strong writer and strong word processer, think about the time with both labs and the math. Probably should consider Org Chem, Gen Bio, one of the maths and writing..then add in a social science or computer sci requirement that will not take so much time but counts toward your degree, to make a full load.