marcjacobs lover

i'm majoring in biochem, which would make more sense for me to go to UA because they're stronger in the sciences. however, i don't think that studying biochemistry at ASU would necessarily put me at a disadvantage either (or does it?). i know that Barrett has such a stronger honors system than UA's honors college, but i was wondering how this would benefit me in terms of my major. I'm kind of confused on the honors courses.. i know that theres a couple honors courses and others where you write contracts with your professors to do extra work? can someone explain to me how enrolling in barrett would be beneficial to me if i major in biochem?

countryboy

Honors students have priority in enrolling in classes. They may also have an advantage in getting internships. The son of a friend who was in Barrett had several great internships in the genetics field.

U of A has a reputation for being stronger in the "sciences," but that is not necessarily the case in every discipline. I don't know anything about the biochemistry program, but don't automatically assume that U of A is better than ASU in that area.

Christian2

If you can get into Barrett, I will pick that over UA. The Barrett Honors' students do have a lot of advantages over the regular ASU students including much better opportunities of internships and career jobs.

ns9908

It really depends on what you'd like to do with your degree. As a biochem major myself (ASU in all likelihood for Fall 2009) it has become plainly obvious that what you do as an undergraduate doesn't really matter if you're going to graduate school, for instance. If you're applying to medical school then ASU is a no-brainer because of superior recommendation letters, more research and internship opportunities, and the honors thesis.

What are your goals with your degree?

marcjacobs lover

i've decided to attend asu and i'm also doing barrett.

ns9908- i'm planning on going to med school after undergrad!