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Hiii! I’m a first gen sci student and am interested in taking the biochem degree path. I know I am going to take a psyc course sometime because I’m interested in writing the mcat and want to have some knowledge other than self study .

However I’m in a bit of a dilemma cause idk if it’s better to take it this year or to just take it next year. Really sucks cause I’m interested in so many other courses and psyc covers both semesters but idk if it’s smarter to take it now or not.

I've been staring at the queen's website where it lists out all the required courses in the biochem degree plan. But as a first year general science student, what courses do I need to take to pick biochemistry as my major. And then when I go searching on google it gives me the AI where it tells me I need to take courses like MATH 121 and CISC 151 that isnt even on the website but is telling me I need to take it first year to major in biochem. I'm so confused and I want to make sure I'm taking the required first year courses so I can easily pick my major after first year.

I've heard life sci is super hard but i havent heard much about biochem. i assume its hard but which one is harder?

Hello!! I'm a incoming gen sci student and with course selection right around the corner I'm currently in a bit of a dilemma. Initially I was planning on doing Biology as my degree plan but now I'm also considering life sciences. I'm thinking of possibly doing med school in the future, but am also interested in working in laboratory research. I'm really into genetics, molecular/cellular biology, metabolism, endocrine stuff and I don't know which degree plan can offer the most of these. I know that my gpa is important if I want to consider med school yet I'm also very keen to learn everything that interests me. Thank you and any feedback is appreciated!

hello! im coming to queens in september for gen sci with the hope to major in biology/life sci after first year. ik gen sci is broad and theres so many courses to choose from. i've been searching for rate my courses for queens but i cant seem to find anything. And with course selection coming up in about a month, i'm in a dilemma with what courses I should take. I have a feeling that every course I'm interested is super difficult and probably not the best idea as I'm thinking I might want to apply to med school later on. So if possible, what do you guys think about this courses? What was your experience and would you recommend?

I think these are required for my first year:

Fundamentals of Biology: Molecular and Cell Biology : BIOL 102

Fundamentals of Biology: Organisms to Ecosystems : BIOL 103

General Chemistry : CHEM 112

Diff & Integral Calculus : MATH 121

Principles of Psychology: PSYC 100

Intro to Stats: STAT 263

Electives ( I think I can only choose one):

Anatomy of the Human Body: ANAT 100

Intro to Pharmacology : PHAR 100

Intro to Philosophy : PHIL 100

Human Health and Disease : LISC 100

Biological Determinants of Health : LISC 101

Honestly, I don't know anything, I've just been searching on google and as much as I can on solus so I don't know if I can even take these courses. If theres any courses that you recommend to take instead please let me know! Would any of this courses be better to take online, and if so how would that work? Thank you so much for your time!

me and my ex dated for 3 years and broke up about 3 months ago. We reconnected about 3 weeks ago. They told me emotionally they would want to get back together , but knows that future wise it wouldn’t work out, hence to the original reason to the breakup. They believed that we both had different needs and couldn’t provide the way each other needed , which I agree with and we ended on good terms. Eitherway, we both agreed to be exclusive, hang out again (not everyday) and be intimate with one another until October runs around.

In October I’m moving to Italy for an exchange program where I’ll be for a couple months so we will be physically separated. This wasn’t an issue while we were dating but we want it to be over before a new chapter of my life begins. This whole scenario to me is so weird and we both have never gone through something like this. I enjoy how it’s going right now and I’m kinda just having fun until October but a part of me is trying to not take anything person. I mean we were together for 3 years and now we are kinda back together without the commitment. What does that say about me and what I mean to you? IDK my head is all over the place and I just wish it wasn’t this complicated I just needed to write my thoughts out. Any advice would be appreciated or if anyone has been in a similar situation.

ive heard ppl say life sci is easier and also heard ppl say its harder so...

I don't like the idea of dating especially how it is now a days. I met this guy years ago when dating was never in my mind and he was almost perfect for me. Our connection was insane and he was my partner in life. We never had a relationship before and things were breezy. Slowly routine built up, he joined my family and our lives continued together. But when we would fight , which was rare it would be emotionally exhausting, because we both had different emotional languages and needs. It was something we tried to avoid, something we tried to convince ourselves it was going to be fine. But even after many years, it's true, the future ahead would be difficult together no matter how much we loved each other. The day we got closure, we both agreed we want the best for one another and it has nothing to do with love but simply long term compatibility. But whyyyyy . It's so unfair he genuinely cares about me and I care about him, why couldn't things such work out. Things are so unfair and I hate how even today after a couple months no contact we still have that connection and easy interactions. Life is just unfair ig! I wish luck to everyone else going through something similar, it's so bittersweet...

Hello! I'm coming to queens in September and just paid my res deposit. In the email it says that you will be given a time slot when you pick your res throughout mid july-late july. However in late july I'm not in the country for about a month and will be in a different time zone. The fact I'm in a different time zone (7+) will make it very difficult for me to pick my res. Is there anything I can do or do I just have to pray that my timeslot is when I'm still in Canada.

My boyfriend broke up with me in March. We dated for 2 years and were each others first relationship. It was a very hard breakup, he told me he loved me so much and that it’s the hardest thing he has to do, and said that we are emotionally incompatible and if we would continue dating, one of us or both would build resentment and the relationship would unhealthy He said things have been so comfortable and happy, but knows things would not last happily. He told me he knows I will someone better and that it has nothing to do with love, but nothing can change. We changed a lot during the relationship for one another. We were different but we cared so much for the other that we did the best we did. I never wanted to give up, but I fear that he might’ve reached his limits. Ultimately, we ended on good terms and he told me he still wants me in his life, but we are no contact for now. I do see what he is up to sometimes and still run into him. Eitherway I’ve been doing a lot better , but lately (after 2 months) I’ve been getting some waves of depression again. I don’t get it, I’ve seen him since and I’ve been fine. I feel like I’ve accepted it , I’ve been happy, but sometimes I get waves where it’s like a week after we broke up. And then I get more depressed for feeling that way, feeling like I’m going backwards. Why is this happening? Has this happened to anyone else and how did you deal with it.

Hello! I’m coming to queens for gen sci! I’m not really sure how the program works yet. I know after first year I get to declare my specialization. But can you specialize again in the specialization you chose before? It may be confusing but I’m thinking of doing biology, but I’m really into more metabolism, genetics and molecular biology, rather than the animal/plant/evolution bio. And I’m pretty sure I saw somewhere on the Queen website that maybe you can specialize again into something called genetics and molecular biology. Is anyone a biology student at queens and how did it work for you?

i just accepted my gen sci offer cause i got waitlisted for life sci queens. and i keep seeing that from gen sci you can choose either Major vs. Honours vs. Spec, which all have different gpa needed to get in. What exactly is the difference and how much harder is it to get into eachone. How hard would it be from a gen sci perspective to go into life sci as a honours?

Hello! I just accepted my gen sci offer because I got waitlisted for life sci. i was super disappointed because i wasn't expecting it and life sci was my dream program , i love all the courses they offer in the later years. But now im seeing it is super hard to declare life sci after ur first semester. I'm just kinda freaking out cause i really like the program in second year and not sure what else I would choose if I can't get in. Where can I see the possible courses to take for gen sci and the requirements for the other specialties? And realistically how difficult is it to declare life sci after ur first semester?

i thought western med sci was more competitive and harder to get into than queens life sci. i have a 92 avg and got into med sci at western but got waitlisted at queens :(. i just accepted my queens gen sci offer so i hope my spot goes to someone who actually wants to go :)

Were there any acceptances today? I’m waiting on life sci

He broke up with me about a two months ago. He broke up with me because he describe us as comfortable and familiar , and because we were in love and happy we did realize that he wouldn’t be happy in the future. When we fought, which wasn’t often , it was typically about our emotional languages since they would clash and cause us to hurt each other.

We would talk about them maturely and try to fix it, and while there was improvement throughout the two years, it was still not enough. The day that he broke up with me he told me he still loves me and that he knows that I will find someone better for me, and it’s best for both of us. He ensured me he is not breaking up with me because he fell out of love. Eitherway he insisted that we leave the door open to be friends, and since then we have had limited contact. However recently , I’ve been hearing and noticing what and how he has been doing.

He’s been distracting himself a lot. When I do see him sometimes (rarely), it’s inconsistent how he may act towards me. I feel like I’ve been doing a good job at staying neutral every time I see him, but something is different and he seems fine but at the same time off. I feel like he’s doing his best to get rid of his feelings but the ways he’s been doing it I guess I’ve been taking a bit personal and sometimes I can’t help to think that he’s already over me because he’s out there able to have fun when I’ve been staying inside and chilling.

I just needed to rant a bit and would like to hear other people’s opinions on this.

i've never read any of nabokov's novels before and i've heard that invitation to a beheading is very surreal and dreamlike? I'm not really sure to what to except while reading and is it a difficult read? What should I keep in mind while reading to make sure I understand his ideas?

i want life sci queens and ive already gotten into gen sci at queens in march. My avg is a 92 and they are telling me to just accept my gen sci offer but im telling them i think ima get in the may rounds but they just keep on insisting to accept my gen sci offer. im also still waiting for western med sci and mcmaster life sci but i don't really want those schools and i also dont think i'm getting into those programs lol.