I think the reputation of the dreaded organic chemistry is enough to make anyone wary of this class; yet, it remains a prerequisite for almost every pre-health major. Now, as finals season is in full swing, I’ve decided it is about time for some reflection of my time in hell.
1. Failing a test does not necessarily mean you failed the test.
Thanks to the curve, 44% is the new 90%.
2. It takes a special type of person to be able to teach organic chemistry for a living.
If they start the first day with, “I never really understood why people think this class is so difficult,” RUN.
3. Organic chemistry is actually code for “art class for people that will never take art.”
I can now draw shapes with any number of sides and over 20 types of arrows. Is this science? Who actually knows?
4. Everything you learn at one lecture is proven wrong at the next lecture.
Is it really a pattern if a rule only applies to approximately three out of 20 situations? The professor will use the word “except” more than any other word.
5. There is ALWAYS a meme somewhere that captures the multitude of emotions that come with the class.
Enough said.
Even if I don’t take away any chemistry-related knowledge from this class, I know that I’ve learned many valuable life lessons I can take with me and apply all throughout my life. So, if you are out there wondering if you will pass your final exam — find some memes and start drawing hexagons; it’ll all be okay.