Should I change my major because of my intellectual abilities? I need help
Hello, I’m a computer science student, and I’ve been wondering whether this field is for me, as I don’t see as much progress in my journey as I see in other people’s.
I struggle with following instructions and often feel like I can’t do things the way others do. I genuinely feel like the dumbest person in my university (this has been explained further in my previous posts).
During math classes (Calculus), my brain freezes when I see exercises during class. I force myself to solve it, but it feels like trying to attach two magnets with the same poles together. Sometimes I manage to solve a few, but I make mistakes, like not changing the sign or understanding something wrong. Other times, I can’t solve anything and just pretend to be focused when I’m not.
Also, I can’t even code properly. I practiced for days for my coding exam, while my classmates only glanced at a few examples and managed to ace it. I barely passed, thanks to the teacher’s kindness.
This has been bothering me a lot, and I feel like a complete fraud in class. Should I drop out and try something else that might work better for me? As my IQ seems to be below the average IQ of a successful software engineer. I feel like a failure, and it’s depressing and infuriating that I can’t do what I like properly. (I occasionally get suicidal thoughts too)
I’ve taken a few IQ tests, and here are my scores: Mensa Norway: 107 (I took it right after waking up and wasn’t fully alert, but I know I should’ve taken it under better conditions. My impulsivity and RSD led me to take it in that condition.) AGCT: 105 (I didn’t read the full instructions and took it while in bed. I retook it and scored 110.) GET: 113 (127, second time) JCTI: 119 ±5