Likewise, learning about microbes involves not only the ability to marvel at their ancientness and structure but also to remember hundreds of facts about their food, acidity tolerance or whatever that seem much less interesting to me since those lists are often quite removed from the structures they were attached to/part of.

My advice is pick something you're comfortable with. This is not the same as abstract interest in a subject. I'm fascinated by animals, dinosaurs, jellyfish and nature in general but I didn't like biology that much because it involved memorizing tons of digestive chemicals for every fascinating item about physiology. Likewise, learning about microbes involves not only the ability to marvel at their ancientness and structure but also to remember hundreds of facts about their food, acidity tolerance or whatever that seem much less interesting to me since those lists are often quite removed from the structures they were attached to/part of. In short: pick something you both find interesting in its subject material and like the mechanics of doing on an everyday basis; just the first one simply doesn't cut it. Usually if both of those are there you're in something you're not bad at.

I recommend making sure you have enough for the BEd program, then filling what's left with History. It's much safer than taking honours at the cost of diversifying, then finding you can't get in if you decide on being a teacher.

I don't know much about MA/PhD programs in History, but if it's like most graduate programs, it's likely possible that you can get in without an honours degree if you are a really good student. Even if it makes it difficult that you'll get in to your MA, I think focusing on meeting the BEd requirements before loading up on History is the right choice. If you're good enough for graduate work, you'll get it. If you aren't, it's better that you didn't close other doors.

And since you see it as a "toss-up", I think shooting for the BEd (while focusing electives on History) allows you the most options, plays the odds (no offence meant) and allows for more exposure to other subjects (which might let you find something you're more sure about).

I don't think it is really fair to say that Jimmy was just taking the easy way out. I too started in Biology and I actually felt like I was pretty interested in it. Actually proceeding with the courses was something different entirely as I did not find memorizing structures of microbes to be as interesting of other aspects of biology.

For some people, they are totally in to it and this aspect does not hurt thier interest in the subject but for others we just figure that that may not be the way we should go. I agree with Jimmy on this one. It's not about taking the easiest course, comfort may have been a bad word to use. I just mean that some people are better at certain things. I have friends who kicked my ass in Bio because no matter how hard I worked I just didn't enjoy it even though I was very interested in aspects of it. I've switched to a major that has more of a math and logic component and realized that is where I should be because I am both interested in it and my brain is good at processing that kind of information...Sometimes you discover career paths just from learning more about the subject and seeing what is actually out there, instead of the "doctor, lawyer, teacher" careers that you learn about as a kid.

Well, that's not really the spirit of what I was trying to say. What I was trying to get at is that I think you will be more satisfied in the end if you tough out the crappy parts to study something you are passionate about. Someone might get higher grades something else but if they aren't as passionate about it then who cares?

I agree. Passion Facebook will get you through the shittiest classes, and will make you successful when you graduate as well.