Here are some tips for being a biology major at SUU. With internships, research projects and study pointers, this list will help any student decide on becoming a biology major.
2. 1. Study to succeed
If you take the time to study, you will be rewarded
not only with good grades but an easier entry into
graduate or medical school.
3. 2. Develop soft skills
The Biology Department understands the balance
of research, writing and communication skills.
Professors plan assignments that vary in content
and execution.
4. 3. Learn outside the classroom
Because SUU is in Cedar City, there is an
advantage for students to see a variety of
ecosystems within an hour’s drive
5. 4. Become an intern
SUU is partnered with multiple companies, including
the BLM, IIC, and the Public Lands, all of which offer
hundreds of internship opportunities. Get an internship
over the summer to add experience to your resume
and to broaden your scope of understanding.
6. 5. Gain industry mentors
Your professors are a huge asset to you during
school. They can help mentor and guide your
career path for the future. Take advantage of
these industry experts by assisting with their
research.
7. 6. Plan with your advisor
Meet your academic advisor early on to plan which
courses you will take each semester. Plan now so
you don’t hurt your academic timeline later on.
8. 7. Utilize study groups
The Biology Department is full of like-minded
people. Make friends early on to help you stay sane
throughout school and to create unstoppable
study groups.
9. 8. Find a close substitute
If you find that a biology degree isn’t for you,
there are similar options available at SUU. Look
into the GIS program, getting a degree in
chemistry or going into nursing.
10. 9. Prepare for the job field
Medicine, forestry, veterinary studies, forensics,
research, hydrology and genetics are only a few of
the hundreds of jobs SUU helps prepare you for.
11. 10. Join the community
If you are interested in medicine, then join the Rural
Health Scholars for once-in-a-lifetime opportunities
to travel and treat patients around the world. SUU
also has a Biology Club and an Agriculture Club that
can help widen your networking circle and provide
unique service opportunities.
