Student review [#27250] for Biochemistry
at Colorado State University

By combining this interest with chemical prowess, I would like to study Biochemistry with hopes to further my studies in Environmental science. As an individual, I have always been concerned about climate change and its effects on my local environment. I think CSU sets me up for this career as with an ASMB concentration I focus on Molecular Biology as a major and provides me with a strong background in the biological, physical, and mathematical sciences while offering deep, hands-on learning through high-powered research and highly personalized training. With CSU being one of the nation’s top public research universities, I am able to receive the education I need to equip myself with the skills to pursue my goals of being an environmental research scientist. Especially since a career in environmental science requires such a strong background in biology and other science disciplines, I really feel like I have a lot of options where to take my career even if I do not specifically work in this field. The independent study and internships opportunities available allow for experiential learning and working closely with the faculty, sometimes leading to authorship of original publications. The most fulfilling part of being a Biochemistry undergraduate student at Colorado State University would be taking labs and performing experiments. With the goal of being a researcher being in a lab and conducting experiments to produce tangible results is the best part of my major. Colorado State University provides state-of-the-art lab facilities to conduct the studies in controlled environments and reliable faculty. Lab class sizes are generally smaller than lectures at 20 students in one lab section. However, sometimes being able to get assistance from Teaching Assistants or Professors is not always easy.