Hello all, I'm in a bit of a dilemma here.
I began working on a research project with a professor at my school. Since the beginning of the semester I've felt very lost, with little direction and more than a few times where my professor has simply told me to "deal with it" without trying to help me along. Anyways, long story short, I found out that my professor assumed I had taken Thermal Physics, when really I am only signed up for it for the following semester.
This shocked him (though I'm following the recommended physics plan for class order), and my research is slowly spiraling out of control. It's growing more clear that my professor doesn't want to work with me, and I'm considering withdrawing from the independent research credits. This would put a 'W' on my transcript though.
Should I go ahead and announce withdrawing? Would that 'W' be a major blow to my transcript? Should I just stick it out and try to make the best of it?