UCSC Majors Breakdown (Premed & STEM Listen Up)

About this episode

This episode provides an in-depth look at various majors at UC Santa Cruz, focusing on the premed path and the daily experiences of students.

n this episode we talk about what different majors at UC Santa Cruz are actually like beyond just whether they are hard or easyWe go through STEM majors environmental programs social sciences and more and also spend time breaking down the premed path and what that really looks like hereThis is more about the day to day experience how much time you are actually spending on school what kind of work you are doing and how it affects your schedule and stressIf you are trying to choose a major or just want a better idea of what to expect this gives a more honest look at what student life can feel like at UCSC! Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be aware that the views and opinions expressed by speakers are that of the speaker alone and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Similarly, views and opinions of University employees or students are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Slugcast, the Division of Student Affairs and Success, or the University.

People in this episode

Host: UCSC Slugcast

Topics covered

• majors
• premed
• STEM
• student life
• education

Keywords

• UCSC
• majors
• premed
• STEM
• student life
• education
• environmental programs
• social sciences

Sponsors

UCSC Division of Student Affairs and Success

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Books & works: UCSC Slugcast

Places: UC Santa Cruz

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