Posted by Deneb on October 4, 2008, at 12:16:27
I'm passionate about organic chemistry.
I remember in first year organic chem, I didn't do that well because I merely memorized the reactions.
My prof says that organic chem is not about memorizing, but understanding. Once you understand, you can use logic to solve problems.
But right now all I know if that I like organic chem.
My sister, who is a master's student in biochemistry told me organic chem is a useless course that doesn't apply to real life. She didn't like organic chem.
That seems to be a trend. I found a forum where doctors were discussing how they should get rid of organic chem as a pre-med requirement because they never use it as doctors.
So now I'm left wondering what I can do. I think I'd need to go pretty far with organic chemistry to do anything worthwhile. If possible I would like to pursue further studies in organic chemistry.
It seems like most people do not like organic chem. I feel like a weirdo. LOL
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