Frustrated

[ArchEnemy]

Originally Posted by carolynH

I'm so sorry you had a tough year xoxo1415. Are you still considering transferring to SFU? UofT is a well known mark killer. I wish you were warned earlier. Mind if I ask you what your marks were in Grade 12?

From his courses, I don't think OP is from UTSG.

[xoxo1415]

I also think I had a major culture shock. I come from a small town high school where I was buddies with everyone including teachers and even janitors. Coming to u of t was maybe too overwhelming with classes over 800 students and too much freedom. My family and personal relationships are all in good standing no trouble there although i do feel distant from friends since they all go to different schools and i didn't really make any good friends this year

[xoxo1415]

I also think I had a major culture shock. I come from a small town high school where I was buddies with everyone including teachers and even janitors. Coming to u of t was maybe too overwhelming with classes over 800 students and too much freedom. My family and personal relationships are all in good standing no trouble there although i do feel distant from friends since they all go to different schools and i didn't really make any good friends this year that I hung out with outside of classes

[xoxo1415]

YES I am from UofT actually, I go to UTSC

[goleafsgochris]

Originally Posted by bored

this is your problem. Lose the job. and every time ask you self "how badly do I want do become a doctor". Find some motivation and just keep at it. You are never out of the race.

THIS!!!!

My head exploded when I read that, as it could explain all your problems. Lose the job, going into a bit of debt is well worth it if you really want to try for meds.

The advice to consider switching majors is also good.

[Legion]

Originally Posted by xoxo1415

Thanks everyone for the advice, i'm taking note of everything!
Carolyn I really wanted to but the only problem would be that I would be considered an out of province student for Ontario as well as BC so its loose-loose.
As for ECs, I work part time 11-14 hrs per week. I've been working since I was 15 at the same place and in high school it was never a problem but may be I need to reconsider. My high school grades were all high 80 low 90s some high 90s, I did however had 70 in high school calculus. My work ethic in high school was not all that great, I could easily ace a test with an all nighter and now I know that is definitely not the case in university

That was high school. University is a completely new story.
I suggest to cut down on your hours (maybe work only on weekends if you are really tight on cash, otherwise lose the job). You also need to reconsider your study habits. It may have worked for you in high school but not in university.

--- Considering you did well on your English courses (which are mostly essay writing), it could be that you are in-experienced with multiple choice format exams (as is common in first year bio, psych, chem and even calculus because of the large class sizes).
--- Also, if you really enjoy English, maybe a good option to switch your major to English.

Its too early to be frustrated. You still have 3 more years. So start thinking of new study plans and work hard. A great number of people who get into medical school did not have great first year undergrad results. So don't be discouraged.

[medigeek]

Switch your major. The science route wont work well for you. If not, then start lookig into a different career.

[Illuminant]

How about transfering to a different uni (with your program of preference) .. second year at UofT will most likely be harder than your first year

[Wayward son]

Originally Posted by MeGusta

clearly chemistry math and bio are not your fortes, switch into psych or english

I agree with this. You did poorly in Bio, Chem Physics and Calc. Upper year courses will only get significantly tougher because you now lack the solid background that would have come with strong first year grades.

The question I would ask, maybe I missed it, is why are doing a science major? I don't mean that to be patronizing, but if you love the sciences then sure you can stick with it....I guess. If you are in the sciences, like so many bio majors, because you feel it is the best route to medical school then get out now.

Your marks in English probably indicate that you are a strong essay writer. If that is the case then as MeGusta said think about switching into psych or english. I would go beyond that and suggest you take some courses in philosophy and history etc. Find what you like and pursue it. People can get high marks in the humanities - if you are one of them, then there is no sense battling a losing cause in the sciences.

I would probably switch schools too. Get a fresh start somewhere new. If you don't like the large classes then switch to a smaller university. There are pros and cons of both, and no Canadian Med school cares where you did your undergrad.

[carolynH]

Originally Posted by xoxo1415

Carolyn I really wanted to but the only problem would be that I would be considered an out of province student for Ontario as well as BC so its loose-loose.
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There's hardly any Ontario schools that will give preference to Ontario in-province students. Maybe except Ottawa for Ottawa's own residents, Western for Southwestern Ontario students. Also, once you are an Ontario resident, you won't lose your IP status. You need to start accumulating your residency time in BC if you want to be IP for UBC. You need to live in BC for 3 consecutive years (if you weren't born here or went to school here where you were younger) before the application deadline (in September usually) to be considered IP.

Also, UofT is UofT. UTSC might be slightly easier to get higher marks than UTSG but it's still tough.