Season 10 Episode 14: Michaela's Life as a Dual Honours Student at UCalgary
About this episode
Michaela shares her experiences as a Dual Honours student in Physics and Philosophy at UCalgary, discussing academic balance, research, and personal interests.
In this episode, we sit down with Michaela, a Dual Honours student in Physics and Philosophy, to talk about what it’s really like to pursue two demanding programs at once. She shares how she balances coursework across both disciplines, what her thesis research looks like in each field, and how her interests in science and philosophy connect in surprising ways. We also discuss her research experience, serving as President of the Physics and Astronomy Students’ Association, and completing an internship in Germany. Along the way, we even go on a fun tangent about language learning. If you’re curious about combining academic passions, getting involved in research, or shaping a path that’s uniquely yours at UCalgary, this episode offers an honest look at what that can look like.
People in this episode
Guest: Michaela
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Physics and Astronomy Students’ Association, UCalgary
Books & works: Season 10 Episode 14, Physics, Philosophy
Places: Germany
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