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Is College Worth it? Student and Professor Agree, when Invested in Curiosity and Science

Is College Worth it? Student and Professor Agree, when Invested in Curiosity and Science

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Is college worth it? How can students pay their own way in college? Biomedical major Ashton Erdmann shares his insights across a nontraditional path to college and what fosters his desire to learn more. We dive into "mad science" ideas, the future of human enhancement, funding questions, and where biotech might take us in the coming decades. If you’re navigating college finances as a first-gen, STEM careers, or just love futuristic science discussions, this episode is for you!


🎙️ Hosted by Biology Professor Keenan Hartert, Degrees Between Us: Student Success in College and STEM explores the experiences and successes of today’s college students, infused with humor and straight talk.


✅ What You’ll Learn:

How to balance work, school & STEM commitments

Smart strategies for college finances & job selection

The best extracurriculars for PhD and MS programs

Whether AI is changing education for better or worse


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