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Megann Schmidt 678543 Although choosing a degree seems like a big decision, choosing biology education and biochemistry was not difficult because the decision occurred very naturally to me. I started out as just a biology major, and as I began taking chemistry classes, I very soon realized I wanted to add a biochemistry major as well. Additionally, as time went on, I realized that I think I might enjoy teaching these subjects because I’ve really enjoyed learning about them so much. However, as of right now, I do not actually know what I would like to use my degree for in the future, but I am sure I am pursuing the right degree for a number of reasons. For starters, I have really enjoyed all the biology and chemistry classes I’ve taken at …show more content…

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