Anyone admitted into ESS or considering it as a major? Also, which tracks do you intend to take on? I’m still thinking about biology, environmental earth sciences and geology. Anyone know what are the differences besides the required courses?
Contact the College of the Environment advisor, her address is on this page
https://environment.uw.edu/students/future-students/future-undergrads/
My daughter met with her and it was very helpful.
The research activities of your professors will be different.
Examples of interesting work by two professors in different research groups within the department:
https://www.ess.washington.edu/people/profile.php?pid=huntington–katharine
http://faculty.washington.edu/kate1/
https://www.ess.washington.edu/people/profile.php?pid=gorman-lewis–drew
http://faculty.washington.edu/dgormanl/wordpress/
Professors often seek undergraduates to assist with their research. For example, Prof. Gorman-Lewis states, “Undergraduate research is an invaluable experience that I encourage all students in the sciences to participate in regardless of your future aspirations. Undergraduates are an integral part of my research group. Please contact me if you are an undergraduate student interested in geomicrobiology and aqueous geochemistry research.”
As you approach junior standing, you should also consider the opportunities presented in the Departmental Honors Program for ESS:
https://www.ess.washington.edu/education/undergrad/honors.php
Hello,
I am a current senior in the ESS program. The major difference are just the required courses. Alot of the basic courses overlap and you work with people from all of the majors. Which is cool. I would highly suggest getting involved in research even if you dont do the honors track. Its a cool experience to get to know your professors on a deeper level. Also please be aware that I think all those classes require a field camp which occurs during the summer! It is a large commitment but a good experience. Let me know if I can answer any other questions for you. Its a great department really focused on collaboration with your fellow students and professors. And very hands on with many classes having field trips into the field.