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hardest class is organic chemistry. double majoring with math, classes are much easier for biochemistry/lifesciences-more memorization heavy
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It is one of the longer majors and has several weeders. People freak out about it a lot but you just need to be calm and probably sacrifice some other things for studying.
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Less math prereqs than I thought. Pretty fun major
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hardest class is organic chemistry. double majoring with math, classes are much easier for biochemistry/lifesciences-more memorization heavy
Switched from Molecular Biology
It is one of the longer majors and has several weeders. People freak out about it a lot but you just need to be calm and probably sacrifice some other things for studying.
Less math prereqs than I thought. Pretty fun major
It's so fun! it challenges your ability to study and think. So many interesting concepts! I am excited to go to grad school, and would 100% recommend to others.
It is very interesting, make sure to stay on top of everything.
My passion for biochemistry comes from my father. Taking chemistry in high school opened my eyes to the world of the physical sciences
I love biology and i love chem. Biochemistry is great!!!
I haven’t had much experience tbh but excited to learn more! I love the courses and potential opportunities
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