Ugh, your intro hit me! “I feel like advisors are out here to ruin people’s lives” This is so important for any new college student there are not enough resources in educating decisions. i went into college as a nursing major because of my mom, but no one told me I could’ve tried an assessment or go undeclared so I didn’t waste my time. New Sub here! Also, you’re gorgeous! 🥰
I wish I had taken classes separately too. One day someone who switched their major from biology saw all of my books and gave me such great advice. I didn't follow the advice, but in hindsight I know I should have. They told me not to major in biology, but instead major in a subject that I actually like. Then take the pre-med prerequisites separately. Instead I kept packing my schedule and my GPA suffered so much I just gave up on medical school. So if medical school is your goal, slow down, get a certification, major is something other than biology, and take science classes separately. You'll be much better off.
I didn't take my own advice either. Looking back, I'm on the same boat with you. Currently working in a complete different field but the advice stays the same. Thanks for watching!
Most Full-time STEM Curriculums: I'm going to create an environment that is so toxic Loved your video & words -- it was very calming as well!. It sucks that outside factors like finances influence students to compromise their health/wallets/education to fit the mold of getting a degree in four years
It's so unfortunate and I wish that mindset would change. Life literally happens and it will be ok eventually! Thank you so much for watching and I'm glad you liked it!
Well, I triple majored in Biology (Medical Technology Track), Electrical Engineering (Biomedical Engineering Emphasis), Physics (Physics Track) for undergrad. Took 1.5 years off for mental health/other health issues. Total of 7 years for undergrad which prepared me for my PhD in materials engineering. I also worked at least 30+ hours while juggling undergrad and have been working since high school. Good video/advice for biology majors.
This video needs more likes. You’re being real and honest. A lot of undergrads should see this. Especially about the part about gaining some certifications and/work experience while working towards a degree.
I really appreciate that! A lot of this advice is what I would tell my younger self. If I can help those younger than me and make the process more easier then I'm happy to do so! Thanks for watching!
This is me watching this video at 1am and thinking about taking a semester off to recuperate. I'm so tired with virtual classes and it took a toll on my mental health already idk anymore if I can still handle it and get through another semester.
I'm sorry this semester has been tough on you. It's been a crazy year and I hope you reach the best decision for yourself that will impact your mental health for the better 💛
PLEASE take a gap semester or even a whole year! It’s not a race and your mental Heath should be your first priority. Classes can pile on and stress you out quickly so having a strong mental health base will really help you to succeed. Take it from me, I went straight from high school to college and had to drop out only 3 years in because I had a mental breakdown. Now I’m a returning student at 28 and I find myself having the same workload as before but having the confidence in myself to do well and really enjoy the difficult material that I hated before!!
I worked part-time jobs relevant to my field throughout both grad school and undergrad. It was insane, but I am so thankful now to have that work experience.
Haha weak, in my university ALL biology majors require 3 courses of physics, calculus 1-3, thermodynamics, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, biostatistics, bioinformatics, python, c#, linear algebra.
Physics and what?!!!! No. 😂 you’re strong. I did Engineering but I had to do chemistry my first year, so happy when I was done with it. I agree with talking to professors more, I did that in my final year and that helped A lot. Thinking of doing grad school but I took a year off already and it’s seeming like the best decision
Man, this is what I mean about these advisors 😂 I had no idea I didn't have to go through all that stress. I will always advocate for taking time off from school if possible. Thank you so much for watching!
I agree with getting certifications. I got an second associates degree after my bachelors in Medical Laboratory Technology. I wish I could go back in time do the certification first then get a bachelors degree in Medical Lab Science. But you know we all end up in the place that we are supposed to be.
Can you elaborate on this a little bit? I’m interested in Medical Laboratory Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science. Apparently the program at the school I’m l interested in is limited. I’m trying to gather as much Info as possible. Are you saying you have to get an A.A. Degree and then go back and get a B.S.???
I'm going to start this August on my Bio major bc I'm planning on going to dental school, I'm just worried that my schedule will be too rigorous or about what other post-undergrad choices I have if I don't choose to go into dentistry. Your video was super helpful Dana, glad I saw this before scheduling my classes for next semester!
Omg, thanks bc I’m currently working on prerequisites for the nursing program. I’m definitely taking this advice. I’m actually taking the maths with easy electives.
yeah I don't know who made those schedules but they apparently thought that putting students through maths, chemics and physics and literally everything else would be a good idea
Same currently still in undergrad entering junior year . Feel so far behind now have so many science classes left because I was told to take all core classes first. It’s like they work against you !
Do you have any tips for finding a job with a Biology degree? I wish more people talked about getting certifications while in undergrad. A Biology degree is basically useless in the healthcare field without experience or certifications.
As a pre-health student it’s so easy to get caught up in making yourself a competitive applicant. I think that’s why post grad can be depressing if things don’t go according to plan abdd so your left struggling to find a job. Keep doing videos like this! I wish someone would have planted this in my ears a few years ago.
I have to agree with you on that. It can be difficult to find a job in general but sometimes a little harder with a bio degree. Most often, it is assumed that those who major in Bio will go on to further education but that may not be the case. I think that's a great topic to talk about in a future video. Thank you for watching!
As a biology major I would've gotten a certification because it is very hard to find a job with just the biology degree if you don't get a masters or a PhD. GET A CERTIFICATION OR MINOR would be my advice.
There's just a lot of information that build on each other in both subjects so it can get overwhelming if taken together. Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you soooo much for the tips! I just finished my first semester as a biology major and I wanted to switch majors...but I feel more confident somehow now 😭💕
Do you have a concentration in a particular aspect? I'm a biology student as well with the concentration in biomedical sciences. I feel the burn with physics and chemistry I'm up until at least 1 or 2 am every night right now, wish I would have seen your video before I started the semester. Great advice!!
I am currently majoring in Biology to become a Gynecologist and my advisor told me to take bio and chem but I feel like I’ll take first year lab and biology first. I read a comment we’re someone said not to major in biology but in a subject what subject do you think I can do please,? And how can someone find internships? Thanks for your video it was very helpful I just came here to free my mind because online courses is really stressing me up and I feel like I am behind in my courses .
i am fixing to go to college as a freshman, majoring in biology to become a radiologist. my advisor gave me a chemistry class with a lab and a biology class with a lab. i asked if that was normal and if it was too heavy of a load and she said that it would be that way every year as a soon to be pre-ned student. is that right? should i take both at once?
Don’t do it. You can make your own schedule yourself as long as you taking the right classes. I know how to add my own classes and my advisor just look over it but you don’t necessarily have to take two different sciences in one semester.
Yeah, I agree with the others. You have more control than you think with your schedule. Some people are able to handle multiple science classes at once but if that isn't you, it's ok and just help your schedule reflect that.
Great question! So I'm going to explain with the mindset of med school, but feel free to tailor it to whatever you'd wanna do. Also sorry, I should have specified this but when I say separate science classes, I meant the harder science classes like Bio, gen chem, organic chem, physics, anatomy. Most often, advisors would put bio and chem together for the year or some other combination. I'd simply not do that and just try and take the classes one at a time while doing gen ed classes. For example, I'd take bio w/ lab my first year only then take gen chem w/ lab sophomore year, ochem w/ lab junior year and physics senior year. I know there are other science classes but they are usually semester-long and with less rigor. This way, I believe that I could have dedicated more time and could focus better on that rigorous class compared to both at once. Hopefully, this made sense lol. Thanks for watching!
Hmm it depends on what you believe you’re better in. Personally, I wish I would’ve done bio and stats if I could do undergrad over again. Chemistry was hard for me so I would have wanted to dedicate more time to that class, so again it depends on what you believe are your strengths.
Just not to take them multiple in one semester. Science courses are work heavy the more in depth u get into science so taking multiple science classes (ex: chem, physics) in one semesters is a lot
Ugh, your intro hit me! “I feel like advisors are out here to ruin people’s lives” This is so important for any new college student there are not enough resources in educating decisions. i went into college as a nursing major because of my mom, but no one told me I could’ve tried an assessment or go undeclared so I didn’t waste my time. New Sub here! Also, you’re gorgeous! 🥰
GIRL! So many things I wish I could have avoided if I knew. Information truly is a privilege. And thank you so much for watching and the compliment!!
What does trying an assessment mean
Wdym wr can go undeclared?
Tell me more sis im About to nurses
What is assessment and undeclared?
I wish I had taken classes separately too. One day someone who switched their major from biology saw all of my books and gave me such great advice. I didn't follow the advice, but in hindsight I know I should have. They told me not to major in biology, but instead major in a subject that I actually like. Then take the pre-med prerequisites separately. Instead I kept packing my schedule and my GPA suffered so much I just gave up on medical school. So if medical school is your goal, slow down, get a certification, major is something other than biology, and take science classes separately. You'll be much better off.
I didn't take my own advice either. Looking back, I'm on the same boat with you. Currently working in a complete different field but the advice stays the same. Thanks for watching!
What was your GPA?
@@danabelle7736 What field do you work in now?
Most Full-time STEM Curriculums: I'm going to create an environment that is so toxic
Loved your video & words -- it was very calming as well!. It sucks that outside factors like finances influence students to compromise their health/wallets/education to fit the mold of getting a degree in four years
It's so unfortunate and I wish that mindset would change. Life literally happens and it will be ok eventually! Thank you so much for watching and I'm glad you liked it!
Well, I triple majored in Biology (Medical Technology Track), Electrical Engineering (Biomedical Engineering Emphasis), Physics (Physics Track) for undergrad. Took 1.5 years off for mental health/other health issues. Total of 7 years for undergrad which prepared me for my PhD in materials engineering. I also worked at least 30+ hours while juggling undergrad and have been working since high school.
Good video/advice for biology majors.
This video needs more likes. You’re being real and honest. A lot of undergrads should see this. Especially about the part about gaining some certifications and/work experience while working towards a degree.
I really appreciate that! A lot of this advice is what I would tell my younger self. If I can help those younger than me and make the process more easier then I'm happy to do so! Thanks for watching!
This is me watching this video at 1am and thinking about taking a semester off to recuperate. I'm so tired with virtual classes and it took a toll on my mental health already idk anymore if I can still handle it and get through another semester.
I'm sorry this semester has been tough on you. It's been a crazy year and I hope you reach the best decision for yourself that will impact your mental health for the better 💛
@@danabelle7736 Thank you. I'm slowly getting back on track now. Hope this will continue until the end of the semester. :)
PLEASE take a gap semester or even a whole year! It’s not a race and your mental Heath should be your first priority. Classes can pile on and stress you out quickly so having a strong mental health base will really help you to succeed. Take it from me, I went straight from high school to college and had to drop out only 3 years in because I had a mental breakdown. Now I’m a returning student at 28 and I find myself having the same workload as before but having the confidence in myself to do well and really enjoy the difficult material that I hated before!!
I worked part-time jobs relevant to my field throughout both grad school and undergrad. It was insane, but I am so thankful now to have that work experience.
That's great Samuel!
I'm a bit curious though, what makes you thankful exactly? I mean... that sounds like a LOT of work
The moment she said to take science classes separately I knew I was screwed.... me here taking chem 122, physics 181 and bio 190 this semester...
bruhhhh IM DEADD bc same! I legit had to pause the video to gather myself together looool
I'm so weak! It's not impossible to take them all at once but it could just make things a little bit easier.
Meee😭I took organic chem 1, physics 1, and human genetics, along with bio stats in a semester
Haha weak, in my university ALL biology majors require 3 courses of physics, calculus 1-3, thermodynamics, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, biostatistics, bioinformatics, python, c#, linear algebra.
Physics and what?!!!! No. 😂 you’re strong. I did Engineering but I had to do chemistry my first year, so happy when I was done with it. I agree with talking to professors more, I did that in my final year and that helped A lot. Thinking of doing grad school but I took a year off already and it’s seeming like the best decision
Man, this is what I mean about these advisors 😂 I had no idea I didn't have to go through all that stress. I will always advocate for taking time off from school if possible. Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you so much for making this video. I was struggling my first semester and this made me feel better. I'm glad I'm not the only one 😩
Chemistry as a minor- as a chemistry major, I feel it. Wish I wouldn’t have put myself through that struggle.
I agree with getting certifications. I got an second associates degree after my bachelors in Medical Laboratory Technology. I wish I could go back in time do the certification first then get a bachelors degree in Medical Lab Science. But you know we all end up in the place that we are supposed to be.
Can you elaborate on this a little bit? I’m interested in Medical Laboratory Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science. Apparently the program at the school I’m l interested in is limited. I’m trying to gather as much Info as possible. Are you saying you have to get an A.A. Degree and then go back and get a B.S.???
I really really needed to hear this!! Thank you for the bottom of my heart
I'm so happy that was helpful for you. You're very welcome!!
I'm going to start this August on my Bio major bc I'm planning on going to dental school, I'm just worried that my schedule will be too rigorous or about what other post-undergrad choices I have if I don't choose to go into dentistry. Your video was super helpful Dana, glad I saw this before scheduling my classes for next semester!
Oh yay! I'm glad it was helpful! I wish you the best in your collegiate career!
how is it going? I plan on going to dental school too!
Omg, thanks bc I’m currently working on prerequisites for the nursing program. I’m definitely taking this advice. I’m actually taking the maths with easy electives.
Glad it was helpful!
yeah I don't know who made those schedules but they apparently thought that putting students through maths, chemics and physics and literally everything else would be a good idea
Right! I'm like, this is not as genius as whoever thought of it was lol thanks for watching!
Same currently still in undergrad entering junior year . Feel so far behind now have so many science classes left because I was told to take all core classes first. It’s like they work against you !
Seriously! Godd luck on your journey!
Do you have any tips for finding a job with a Biology degree?
I wish more people talked about getting certifications while in undergrad. A Biology degree is basically useless in the healthcare field without experience or certifications.
As a pre-health student it’s so easy to get caught up in making yourself a competitive applicant. I think that’s why post grad can be depressing if things don’t go according to plan abdd so your left struggling to find a job. Keep doing videos like this! I wish someone would have planted this in my ears a few years ago.
I have to agree with you on that. It can be difficult to find a job in general but sometimes a little harder with a bio degree. Most often, it is assumed that those who major in Bio will go on to further education but that may not be the case. I think that's a great topic to talk about in a future video. Thank you for watching!
Yeah I completely agree! I'm going to try to!
This was a great video tbh, you actually have very good points, especially the clubs. Cheers😊
How challenging was biology. It was a shocking surprise impression when I try college biology because need to practice active study.
As a biology major I would've gotten a certification because it is very hard to find a job with just the biology degree if you don't get a masters or a PhD. GET A CERTIFICATION OR MINOR would be my advice.
this is such a great video!
Thank you so much!
Is there a lot of physics and chemistry involved? I loved ur video btw. Keep up the good work💕
There's just a lot of information that build on each other in both subjects so it can get overwhelming if taken together. Thank you so much for watching!
1 year of physics. 1 year of gen chem. 1 year of of o chem. Goodluck!
It depends where you study. In my university for example, yes.
Thank you soooo much for the tips! I just finished my first semester as a biology major and I wanted to switch majors...but I feel more confident somehow now 😭💕
You're so welcome! I'm glad that it was able to help you. Wishing you nothing but the best in your collegiate career!
Thank you queen I needed this
Taking Bioscience actually makes me enjoy gen chem lmao it's literally just a painful massive info dump of information with my prof
The best tips. Thank you so much
Thank you for sharing!! I will take your last advice to heart😊
Glad it was helpful!
Molecular biology, Organic chemistry and lab, and advanced anatomy and physiology and I lab. Not doing this anymore heh
Rude people everywhere , LOL VERY TRUE
Great video sis 💕🦋
Right! Thank you so much for watching!!
Do you have a concentration in a particular aspect? I'm a biology student as well with the concentration in biomedical sciences. I feel the burn with physics and chemistry I'm up until at least 1 or 2 am every night right now, wish I would have seen your video before I started the semester. Great advice!!
I am currently majoring in Biology to become a Gynecologist and my advisor told me to take bio and chem but I feel like I’ll take first year lab and biology first. I read a comment we’re someone said not to major in biology but in a subject what subject do you think I can do please,? And how can someone find internships?
Thanks for your video it was very helpful I just came here to free my mind because online courses is really stressing me up and I feel like I am behind in my courses .
i am fixing to go to college as a freshman, majoring in biology to become a radiologist. my advisor gave me a chemistry class with a lab and a biology class with a lab. i asked if that was normal and if it was too heavy of a load and she said that it would be that way every year as a soon to be pre-ned student. is that right? should i take both at once?
Oh God no, don’t do that to yourself. Are you taking a math course on top of that too?
Don’t do it. You can make your own schedule yourself as long as you taking the right classes. I know how to add my own classes and my advisor just look over it but you don’t necessarily have to take two different sciences in one semester.
Yeah, I agree with the others. You have more control than you think with your schedule. Some people are able to handle multiple science classes at once but if that isn't you, it's ok and just help your schedule reflect that.
Great video!
Thanks!
How do you separate science classes given that there are a lot ?
Great question! So I'm going to explain with the mindset of med school, but feel free to tailor it to whatever you'd wanna do. Also sorry, I should have specified this but when I say separate science classes, I meant the harder science classes like Bio, gen chem, organic chem, physics, anatomy. Most often, advisors would put bio and chem together for the year or some other combination. I'd simply not do that and just try and take the classes one at a time while doing gen ed classes. For example, I'd take bio w/ lab my first year only then take gen chem w/ lab sophomore year, ochem w/ lab junior year and physics senior year. I know there are other science classes but they are usually semester-long and with less rigor. This way, I believe that I could have dedicated more time and could focus better on that rigorous class compared to both at once. Hopefully, this made sense lol. Thanks for watching!
@@danabelle7736 it definitely did thank you for replying!❤️
Thank you very helpful
You're welcome!
Would A Biology degree help me for physical therapy? The UC’s don’t really have kinesiology.
Could you do a video on your equipment?? Your camera seems very good
Oh yeah I definitely can! I can be a tech geek too lol
Please could you explain the license or certificate? Im a bit confused.
And you will get comments because your channel is well done, relevant.
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
Hi so I am in a tough position to choose between bio and chem and bio and stats which should i go for?
Hmm it depends on what you believe you’re better in. Personally, I wish I would’ve done bio and stats if I could do undergrad over again. Chemistry was hard for me so I would have wanted to dedicate more time to that class, so again it depends on what you believe are your strengths.
Side notes: you look so FINE (I’m a girl tho
sorry what did you mean by taking science classes separately i’m a lil confused
Just not to take them multiple in one semester. Science courses are work heavy the more in depth u get into science so taking multiple science classes (ex: chem, physics) in one semesters is a lot
Yup, exactly what Julie said!
What are you studying now ?
I've graduated with a Masters in Public Health and currently work as a Consultant!
@@danabelle7736 that's great
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!