Advice and Memories from the Class of 2025

May 16, 2025

We asked our graduating seniors to reflect on their last four years and to share advice and memories with us. This is what they had to say.

What is your advice for future Biology students?

"If people are complimenting you, listen."
"Make sure you spend time with friends and loved ones!"
"Say yes to every opportunity."
"Don't give up! Keep pushing!"
"Don't be afraid to ask for help!"
"Never give up! You are more capable than you think."
"Study HARD. It will pay off."
"Study gradully. No all nighters!"
"Keep your head up. You can do it even when it feels like you can't. You can do hard things!"
"You know more than you think!"
"Go talk to your professors and break up your studying!"
"Make connections with your professors and ask questions."
"Work hard, play hard!!"
"Be curious of the world around you and the interconnectedness of it all! It's all biology."
"Take Biochem with Dr. Nguyen!! My Queen!"

What are your best Biology memories?

"Cutting brains and brewery tour."
"Microbio field trip!"
"Getting close with my professors."
"Microbio with Dr. S."
"Learning about mammoths with Dr. Derrickson!"
"Streaking for isolation"
"Brewery tour in micro with Dr. Tate!"
"Lab dissections"
"Cancer bio lab"
"Nutrition with Dr. S!"
"Punnett squares"
"Presenting research at the colloquium!"
"Union Craft Brewery with Dr. S."
"Synthetic Biology!"