College Life from the Perspective of a Chemistry Major

Wake up. Shower. Get ready. Grab a granola bar as you run out the door. The parking lot is packed and there is only 10 minutes before Organic Chemistry starts in room 214. I watch as my professor demonstrates bonds stretching as he break dances for the class. In o chem you learn things like, "Microwaves are actually less dangerous than the waves that humans emit. Hence, hugging poses more of a danger to your health than microwaves." When I walk into Calc II and notice something different about my usually dry professor. It's not him. I find a dashing young man in front of the class with humor that you usually find in stand up comedy. Then on to human anatomy. My professor races over 45 slides in an hour and a half. My hand starts throbbing but I press on. Finally, when I get home, my head is spinning with all the new knowledge I have acquired. I start thinking about how my arm (bracial) hurts and how hugging poses dangers to my health. Studying science makes you notice extremely random and fun facts about life. I think it has made me realize the true nerd I am.