Is it better to complete my degree late to focus on directed study my final semester?

Should I consider delaying my graduation to focus on my directed study during my final semester? I’m a 20-year-old junior majoring in the biological sciences in the USA. After the loss of a close family member during my second semester as a freshman, I had to adjust my academic approach, […]

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Can I give my undergrad research office director’s office number to my parents?

Subject: Sharing Contact Info for My Upcoming Conference Trip Hi everyone, I’m heading to an undergrad conference soon, and I don’t really know any of the other attendees from my university. I’ve already spoken with the director of the undergraduate research office and the conference coordinator a few times. My […]

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Any other science majors considering career in federal gov?

Are there any fellow science majors thinking about a career in the federal government? I’m set to graduate in a few months and have been contemplating applying for federal positions. However, with the Trump administration’s large-scale employee firings, I’m feeling a bit hesitant about that path. I’ve also thought about […]

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