Hardest STEM class in college?

Hello, everyone! I'm a high school junior who's pretty big into STEM. If you were a STEM major in college, what was your hardest class and why? I want to get a sense of what I might be getting into if I pursue STEM in college.

Response: Hi there! Well, determining the "hardest" STEM class is a tricky business as it has a lot to do with individual strengths and interests. However, there are certain classes that many students find particularly challenging.

For many, Organic Chemistry tends to take the crown as a tough course. It requires excellent memorization skills and a strong understanding of many complex reactions and molecular structures. The pace of the class is often fast, and the material is dense.

Another one is Physics II - often Electromagnetism. It's generally considered challenging due to the abstract nature of the material, the mathematical skills required, and the integration of multiple high-level concepts at once.

Then there's Calculus II, where concepts like integration techniques and infinite series are explored. These subjects require a lot of practice, and some find the concepts abstract and hard to grasp.

However, remember to take this with a grain of salt. Challenges definitely vary person-to-person based on their learning styles, academic backgrounds, and interests. I've known people who loved Organic Chemistry but struggled with classes like Data Structures or Linear Algebra, for example. Plus, difficulty can also be influenced by the professor teaching the class or the resources available for help. If you prefer learning in a hands-on, laboratory setting, theoretical math or computer science courses might be more difficult for you, and vice versa. So be prepared for a challenge, but don't let the reputation of these classes deter you; the most important thing is to enjoy what you're learning! Good luck with your journey in STEM!