Chemistry & Biochemistry Student Ambassadors Blog
Current students' perspectives on being a chemistry or biochemistry major at Baylor University
We are back with the final part of our series, How (NOT) to Get Involved in Research! Now you have done it! After some emails and maybe even an interview, you are now part of a real research lab and ready to begin your journey in undergraduate research. From one undergraduate researcher to another, keep reading for a few tips […]
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Some of our most frequently asked questions have to do with Baylor’s policies for credit by examination: what can I get credit for with an AP score of 3/4/5? What about IB or CLEP? Does Baylor accept dual enrollment credit? For specific information on course credit policies, check out the score requirements here or the transfer credit course equivalency tool […]
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We are back with Part 2 of the series, How (NOT) to Get Involved in Research! After the initial round of emails, maybe now you have a meeting or an interview with a lab member or the professor of the lab you are interested in joining (for some tips on how to send those emails, check out Part 1). In […]
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So what does a normal day look like for a chemistry or biochemistry major here at Baylor University? Although my friends say I am far from normal, I hope you will join me below for a day in my life! 7 AM: Wake up. I am a morning person, so I try to wake up at the same time every […]
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If this is you, no worries! Baylor has a ton of resources to help you be successful academically and personally, so keep reading to learn more about the support systems available to you. General Tips: Ask for help sooner rather than later. It is much easier to find the support systems you need and recover now than it is at […]
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One of the most frequently asked questions that we receive is: How can I get involved in research?/How do I join a lab? If that is you, keep reading for an insider’s perspective on what NOT to do along with some quotes from real students who have emailed me interested in joining our lab. For a little bit of […]
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Are you interested in Baylor’s Honors College but not sure how that might fit with your chemistry/biochemistry and/or prehealth classes? If so, then this post is for you as we explain the different programs in the Honors College and how they fit with chemistry/biochemistry and prehealth! Every Baylor degree consists of three parts: a major(s), core curriculum, and supplementary […]
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Happy First Day of Classes! Whether you are back on-campus or studying remotely, we wish you a safe, healthy, and successful spring semester. Here we have compiled a list of tips and resources available to you at Baylor to help you navigate another semester during the COVID-19 pandemic. Academics: Keep your planner/calendar updated. Especially with hybrid and online classes, it can […]
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Although it might feel too early to start thinking ahead to summer, it is definitely not! The deadlines for summer internship applications are fast approaching, and many of them require essays and letters of recommendation. Unsure of what you even want to do, especially with continued COVID-19 restrictions? Don’t worry; we have a list of different ideas of what you […]
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Welcome to the Baylor Chemistry & Biochemistry Student Ambassadors Blog! We are so glad you are here. Whether you are a student interested in Baylor, current student, parent, or more, we hope our blog can be a resource for you. Who are we? We are the Student Ambassadors for the Baylor Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry! This means we are […]
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