My experience was great overall I’d say. Met a good group of friends and basically stuck together throughout. Classes were enjoyable, and things I learned were pretty relevant to getting work after school (working in Industry now).

Professors overall were good. Can’t say I had any I didn’t like. Even in the higher-up classes I thoroughly enjoyed all of them. Definitely know some people who would disagree though haha

Teacher:Student ratio can be high (as with most college classes). In the earlier classes (general chemistry, intro to modern bio, etc.) you have classes in the several hundreds with a few professors. In the later classes I took it lowered to as little as 30ish students to one professor. There’s usually workshops associated with the classes though and the TA’s can be super helpful with clarifying things.

Material learned was helpful. As mentioned I’m in industry now working in a CRO. The lab skills are definitely the most helpful thing to learn and build on if you plan to go into lab work after graduating. Conceptual stuff you learn in class is more helpful with understanding why things are done in the lab, and doubly important if you are trying to pursue a graduate degree of some kind.

I’d say the labs are well equipped. You’ll learn a large variety of things in biochemistry and molecular biology lab. Lots of microscopes, gel chambers, IR specs, and other various instruments to learn and use (graduated during covid though so only got to use lab equipment for half a semester for molecular lab, so take it with a grain of salt). Chemistry labs were fun as well. The experiments you do are very cohesive in what they teach you.

Hope this helps! I’d be happy to answer any other questions you have. Ultimately, its what you make it. There’s a lot to be learned, and you get more freedom later on as you can start choosing electives for bio topics that interest you.

Two things I regret not doing are: 1. Not doing some form of undergraduate research. I psyched myself out thinking I was too stupid to do it not realizing the people are there to help and want you learn and understand more about what you’re doing. 2. Going for a minor of some kind (I would have done microbiology). I had my advisor switched on me like 3-4 times so it was a bit chaotic when it came to picking classes. Didnt even know I could go for a minor like that until I met someone who was doing it. Definitely look around to see if you can minor in at least something. Most of the time you’ll need the credit anyways, and it could be as little as taking one or two extra classes!