Undergrad planning
Hello,
I am an incoming freshman at the University of Texas Austin, studying chemical engineering but planning on switching majors to biochemistry. Likewise, I plan on taking a few comp sci classes on top of my major. I would really like some advice as I plan on pursuing a phD. I would like to know how I can set myself up for success so I can have a decent pick in graduate schools and have the money to afford it. Is there a certain year in undergrad that is best for studying for the GRE? How do I manage my course load without getting burnout? Are there certain classes that look better on my transcript or ones I should avoid? What’s the best way to get to know professors?
I apologize if this is a lot of questions and I understand that it may be too soon for me to be worrying about grad school but I would like to be better prepared for undergrad than I was for high school so any advice would be greatly appreciated!