<p>Wondering if anyone knows how good UPS science programs are, such as Biology? Most know it as a Liberal Arts College.</p>
<p>I am in the same boat, I would like to know about the math program, though. Sorry for hijacking the thread!</p>
<p>My oldest son is a sophomore Bio major at Puget Sound. He already has a environmental research proposal pending for this summer as a result of a current class and professors. Puget Sound professors have been incredibly accessible to him, whether to discuss opening new sections, advise on careers or research, or just talk about life. </p>
<p>Campus jobs are plentiful–he’s been offered more jobs on campus than he can take. Clubs include things like beekeeping where you can get certified as a beekeeper, or volunteer to work as a docent in the on-campus Natural History museum, meaning there are a lot of opportunities to try out different aspects of your studies outside the classroom as well. Stats on graduate schools seem to be very solid and the school has a great reputation. Certainly easy to get to know a lot of professors really well so you’ve got solid recommendations.</p>
<p>Students seem to be more collaborative than competitive. Biology can be a nightmare at some schools as students see everyone as a competitor for med school. Despite a high rate of med-school bound Bio majors, UPS doesn’t seem to have any of that. </p>
<p>I am a parent, so one step removed from the school, but our son a happy, seems to be getting a great education and is definitely getting a ton of other science-related opportunities to build a solid resume at the same time.</p>