How to SUCCEED in a Biochemistry Degree | Tips for University Students

[@mayaflici374]

Guys, she's so right, I can't stress how important building relationships with your teachers is. I studied biology (where I am from, the system is not the same, we call it Sciences of life and Earth) for a year than choose Ecology and Environmental sciences. Even if our work is 50% being outside and 50% working in the lab, it is still super important to get in touch with your teachers as their work and researches will give you the most valuable information, techniques and many ideas. Volunteer in any organization related to your field within campus, sign up for scientific clubs and student unions. Seriously, you'll meet many people and create a network of valuable relationships for yourself. You'll have information on what's up in your fields, what jobs are available, any opportunity. Also, learn statistics (and by that I mean software like R) I didn't know that biology would require so much statistics and I neglected it for a long time until I reached my 3rd year and realized I was late. I do encourage you to research what software or skills are required in your future classes and becoming familiar with them over the summer/vacation. Finally, Make the most out of what is available at campus (Library, Gym, ..etc) Good luck!

[@ngozijames6701]

Thanks so much, I will love to be in touch with you, I am just starting my fresh year next year

[@taniasofia7253]

I'm applying for biochemistry in university and I have always looked up to you since the Jaclyn Hill video! Thank you for the tips!!

[@cristinaalexandra3432]

that was my first option as well! hope you'll succeed!

[@taniasofia7253]

@@cristinaalexandra3432 thank you, u too!!

[@jackiel.6351]

Same!!!! I first found Kenna through the Jaclyn Hill video, and since then I have gotten accepted into as a biochemistry major! Hope all goes well for you!!!

[@mi89u79]

How is it?

[@misschampion307]

Watching right after finishing my BS in biochem. Lab volunteering was definitely the most fulfilling thing I did during my degree, I liked it so much that I even ended up in psych research labs as well as biochem and ChemE.

[@buckleysha]

I have my BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and am now an embryologist 🤷🏼‍♀️ there’s so many things you can apply this degree too that I never expected. Good tips!

[@spec6067]

what do you do to make yourself employable, im doing a biochem degree atm and im abut worried about post uni prospects

[@buckleysha]

@@spec6067 my best suggestion would be try to get into an internship that you’re interested in and get help from a career center in writing your resume! You can make yourself so much more appealing with experience not really related to your degree by the verbiage you use on your resume. Best of luck to you!

[@spec6067]

Shanna Buckley thank u! im trying to apply to some, its just difficult getting in 😭

[@buckleysha]

@@spec6067 oh I know! I wasn’t very into research but I’ve heard doing that through your uni is very good as well!! I would also recommend using your uni’s career center to help with interview practice if that’s a service they offer! Or even just practicing with a friend beforehand.

[@spec6067]

Shanna Buckley tysm!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@arielavega6387]

Such great advice, especially about connections! Mentors are so important. Not only for career gain, but forming relationships and connections with people with similar interests will greatly strengthen your love for your studies. I would have never known how much I loved chemistry if it weren't for my professors/mentors.

[@michellereeves5707]

Currently majoring in biochemistry in my university. Thank you so much for this video!

[@jamieverona2276]

Just finished my third year of a BSc in Biochemistry & Genetics! Looking into cosmetics/skincare formulation as well after my Masters year 🤩

[@inkku56]

I got inspired by you last summer after being introduced to your videos through the Jaclyn Hill drama (😅). I was/am on a gap year looking for the right thing to study and having no idea where I want to be headed. Loving what I saw on your channel, I decided to apply to study Biochemistry in Scotland; I’m now headed to Glasgow this fall to pursue this! I always knew I loved science, but I only figured out this is something I wanted after I found out about everything that Biochem encompasses through your channel, so thank you! 🥰

[@eugeniagrande837]

Thank you so much! I’m 1 year into my biochemistry degree and this definitely helped! ❤️

[@lizzyjoledo]

Me too

[@eyeraskinswhatever1770]

Kenna I can't express how thankful I am for this video! So so SO helpful and informative ! Everytime I watch your videos I contemplate more and more going back to school in Biochem 😍❤️ love ya science babe!

[@marianaa.torres7046]

I’m applying for biochemistry next year, these tips really come in handy!! Love your channel btw!!

[@everybodylovesducksauce7158]

Kenna, thanks so much for doing this video - I really wish I had this advice when I took biochemistry at UW 20+ years ago. it really was the most difficult four years of my life. people need to understand that - it really is THE WORST, but it's only for the four years. your advice is fantastic and I know you're inspiring a lot of younger ladies to take careers in stem. I wish I had the foresight to start my own company when I was younger. I know you are using this opportunity to figure out what the demand is in skin care and beauty so you can start up another company again. I am excited to stand up behind you in the future. I worked in qa, qc, regulatory affairs, and R&D after working in a lab and I truly wish I started my own brand in lower cost and attainable skin care. I feel like you're going to have a lot of job applications coming from yt! 😊 I am excited to see what happens next!!!

[@sabine2408]

I just wish someone gave me this advice when I was at uni! It would have made it way easier for me to find a job in my field

[@everybodylovesducksauce7158]

same! I never thought of that stuff, but I was also busy working two jobs..... I really was overloaded and overwhelmed.

[@HaiaAlKh]

Please do a video on how to start your own skin care line!

[@cristinaalexandra3432]

I'm a Pharmacy Bsc student and there is a variety of courses including inorganic chemistry and physical chemistry (2nd year). Do you have any advice on how to tackle those subjects? I'm definitely a genetics, molecular biology, organic chemistry, botany, pharmacology kind of gal, but those two kill me. Maybe some course books, specific authors or research papers to follow? Thank you so much, Kenna! Please continue doing videos related to university, career, research, lab work and so on!

[@everybodylovesducksauce7158]

it's all about trying to find real world applications to make it stick. these courses are HEAVY and 'weed out' students. look at how their application could be applied to drugs etc. Phys chem is difficult and its a lot of formulae. with inorganic, look at the practical application of it. go to as many tutorials and visit the profs. best of luck, I really wish I had an inspiration like her when I was in school. keep thinking about the end goal and work really hard. this is the worst four years of your life. I promise you. (honours biochemistry at university of Waterloo!!!). I still wear UW sweatshirts 20+ years later because it really was the hardest part of my life! 💕

[@cristinaalexandra3432]

@@everybodylovesducksauce7158 thank you! I am a present and interested student, but sometimes feels like isn't enough. I'll follow your advice, best of luck to both of us in our careers. cheers

[@ange9057]

I'm applying for biology. Wish me luck 🙏

[@sriha]

heading to UCLA this fall for Biochemistry & I clicked on this video SO fast :)

[@LushLover12341]

Hey Kenna! I was wondering if you could do a video on how to properly research ingredients in skincare and cosmetic products? I just dont know where to look for sources of info and such and that would be a huge help. Thanks!

[@oa5480]

I'm not 100% sure but I am considering biochemistry as my college degree (because of you) thanks for the inspiration♥️ If you please we would like if you share your updated skincare routine 🙏🏼

[@rajeshwaripsl]

such a helpful video. I graduated from grad school 9 years ago but I wish I watched a video like this back then. :)

[@amberrose7023]

Wish I had this video when I was at University!! 💜

[@seeyoucu]

Was a general biology major. Great tips!

[@maddyr7064]

As a biochemist you should review over Monat’s hair products, apparently it makes people’s hair fall out

[@lalayatem3758]

thank you, God Bless❤️

[@user-hl1om1fv3s]

Yesss really appreciate this!!!

[@djhue2201]

Not even a science major but still helpful!!! Thank you!!!

[@tre14321]

Study groups were very helpful for me!

[@Brilliantmind1997]

Only one more semester left. I’m graduating in the Fall . 😌

[@lizzyjoledo]

Congratulations

[@sweatergod5386]

I just got my AA in Biochem at my local community college and will be starting at University in August. Great timing lmao

[@carolinex2390]

Kenna can you review the brand olaplex if you haven't already? Everyone raves about it but I feel like the price is so high there's no way it can really be that good

[@carolinex2390]

By review I mean review ingredient labels

[@huhno.4537]

I’m going to cosmetology school and they do olaplex demos on clients so it can’t be terrible

[@millendoan5641]

Olaplex has patented 2 ingredients in their formula that was discovered by two UCSB chemists. Their research showed that those ingredients were able to repair disulphide bonds in the hair therefore repairing your hair. Obviously I’m oversimplifying it but there’s a reason why it’s so expensive. Their tech is patented and other companies can’t use those 2 ingredients in the US (L’Oréal actually got sued for it).

[@stachelbeere91]

Cool Video, I almost have my degree in Biotechnology including biochemistry, but I'm currently struggling with the process technology exams xD they are really hard^^

[@dogjuice6185]

Im currently a highschool student thinking about pursuing a career in biochem, is it extremely hard?

[@Coralnanoreef]

Do you have a PhD in biochemistry?

[@natalieeeeeeeeeee97]

Hi Kenna, could you do a video on how to start searching for/finding a job in your field after graduation? I graduated with a degree in neuroscience from UofT this June and I'm really stuck. Any help would be appreciated 😊

[@rebeccaalovesya]

I graduated from neuroscience at UWindsor 3 years ago! While I went on to pursue a Master's degree in Human Kinetics, what I will say from experience is that you can likely get a job as a research assistant fresh out of university (especially if you live in/around Toronto where a lot of the research hospitals are). There are actually quite a bit of job listings currently for RAs that I've seen so I would do a search for research assistant positions and check which ones you have the experience for. Many of them you may not have the required skills for, but it will give you an idea of what kind of experience you might need to get for a specific job you want. Another thing I didn't do until I was a post-grad is create a CV, so if you haven't already, I would work on that to use to apply to jobs. Then just tailor your CV to fit any jobs you're applying for (if needed) and ALWAYS write a cover letter, since there's your opportunity to convince the employer of why you're a good fit for a job. After I finished my undergrad degree, I felt really lost as to what kinds of jobs were out there and my university's program did a really good job of pushing you into academia rather than jobs outside.. so I definitely understand how you're feeling right now. Hopefully my tips can help you with your job search and if you ever want to chat about post-grad life, I'd be happy to talk on IG 😊 @rebecca__reagan Good luck!

[@sincerelyalex28]

What skills do you think are worth focusing on when it comes to working in the lab for research based positions? I’m interested in biology focused research and have focused lately on highlighting what I did in undergrad labs (PCR, cell culture, gel electrophoresis, aseptic techniques, etc)

[@dutchik5107]

I think especially first year. All of em. Since you need all of the basics anyways. At least i assume that. But i am a first year.

[@andresbrio4525]

OMG thanks!

[@alex_jpeg]

How to succeed in anything educational: WANT to learn

[@tfernn]

Thanks mom

[@nwsj639]

Thank you 🙏

[@alextacy21]

I've taken some sciences courses like organismal bio but i didn't pass, I can admit i didn't invest too much time on the class but i would read something in the book like a paragraph and legit not know what it was saying. I might have a reading problem, i've had issues like this when i was young but never diagnosed. Is there any way i can improve on understanding what i read? I'm really good at math so i think just comprehension is what my issue is. ANY advice would be helpful because I really want a degree in BioChem and I want to actually learn and understand.

[@MLP1594]

Es triste que en colombia no tengamos esa carrera :( Pero el otro año aplicaré a química farmacéutica

[@stavrotigiannakou2708]

I'm studying chemical engineering. Do you think that a master in pharmacology or cosmetology will help me work in those fields?

[@happyfungirl100]

I AM TOO OMG WHERE TWINS

[@hirstory]

Please don't take this the wrong way but I feel like you're what Kylie Jenner would've looked like without all that plastic and honestly, you're way more beautiful

[@myramahmood7871]

I watch this as a junior in college lol