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Major: Business (pre-dental student)
Favourite SFU course: BPK 142
Hobbies: I love to make hip hop songs/instrumentals in my free time, and also enjoy playing sports like badminton and basketball at the SFU gym
SFU pro-tip: Join lots of clubs and social groups in your first year because this is the easiest way to make new and lasting friendships, while also building your professional portfolio and resume.

Major: Biological Sciences. Minor: Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
Favourite SFU course: BISC 306 with Dr. Hart!
Hobbies: I love dogs, cycling, and reading!
SFU Pro-tip: It's easier to keep up than it is to catch up! Also, your professors are a very nice and not near as intimidating as you might think they are in the beginning!

Major: Biomedical Physiology (BPK)
Favourite SFU course: BISC 101 and MATH 155.
Hobbies: Reading comics and books, Playing with my dog.
SFU pro-tip: make a friend in each class and attend office hours.

Major: Biology
Favourite SFU course: BISC 101
Hobbies: Gardening, sports, and hanging out with my dogs 
SFU pro tip: McKenzie Cafe has the cheapest coffee on campus

Major: Bachelor of Science in Physics
Favourite SFU course: PHYS 391 – Observational Astrophysics
Hobbies: Amateur radio and electronics
SFU pro-tip: Take advantage of the Science Undergraduate Society and your departmental student union’s resources—they’re perfect for making friends and study helps.

Major: Biomedical Physiology Minor: Gerontology
Favourite SFU course: BPK 326, best course ever.
Hobbies: Hiking, running, little bit of basketball, and drinking coffee!
SFU pro-tip: Get involved in clubs, it is the best way to branch out and meet new friends!

Major: MBB
Favourite SFU Course: MBB331. It’s in the top five toughest courses I have every taken, but it also taught me the most about my major. MBB331 pieced together all the knowledge I had learned thus far in my degree and made it all make sense. I feel like taking that course has allowed me to truly think like a researcher!
Hobbies: This is going to sound generic, but exploring the great outdoors! We’d be missing out on a huge level of opportunity to make memories and for personal growth if we didn’t take advantage of the stunning beauty that nature has to offer, especially in our precious part of the world! From Coombs to Squamish to Pemberton to Revelstoke to Banff to Calgary, there is no lack of interest and excitement that can be found on a good hike!
SFU pro-tip: Check out the view off the roof of Robert C Brown Hall! Safe (but not demarcated) access is at the North-West corner of the AQ courtyard!

Major: Biomedical Physiology
Favourite SFU course: BPK 205
Hobbies: Going out with family and friends
SFU pro-tip: Download SFU Snap! It's a very useful app, especially when trying to find classes

Major: Biological Sciences
Favourite SFU course: BISC 202 Genetics
Hobbies: Dancing, Baking and reading!
SFU Pro-Tip: Always, always, ALWAYS bring snacks when you’re on campus. Getting a “small snack” to treat yourself always adds up in the end :D

Major: Chemistry and Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Joint Major
Favourite SFU Course: CHEM236W - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Hobby/Interests: Love narrative-driven video games and books (Sci-Fi & Fantasy), eating out with friends. Academic Interests in the overlap between inorganic chemistry and molecular biology
SFU Pro-tip: Do not be afraid to get involved early! Whether that is clubs, student unions (like SUS, CSS, MBBSU, etc.), research, co-op, or anything else. Worst case scenario, you get free pizza. Best case scenario, you'll find out what you love and gain lots of friends on the way!

Major: Biomedical Physiology
Favourite SFU course: BPK 205
Hobbies: Music and drawing
SFU pro tip: TASC 1 is a great study spot! Quiet and almost always has free tables :)

Major: Biomedical Physiology
Favourite SFU course: CHEM 286 (Organic Chemistry II Lab) – I really enjoyed the hands-on learning
Hobbies: Outside of school, I love playing basketball, watching movies, and listening to music.
SFU pro tip: Attend your lectures and office hours! They’re super important for building strong relationships with your TAs and professors. Trust me, it makes a difference!

Major: MBB/CHEM joint major (intended). Minor: Math.
Favourite SFU course:  PHYS 190 (Intro to Astronomy) is by far one of the coolest courses I’ve taken here at SFU. Not only do you get to look at spectacular space photographs, it’s also a great way to explore the universe and learn more about galaxies, stars, and contemplate our place in between them.
Hobbies: I love reading (any genre, you name it), watching anime, and occasionally going on runs.
SFU pro-tip: Take frequent breaks in between study sessions to visit the AQ pond and reconnect with nature. Even the shortest breaks can prevent burn out in the long run.

Major: Behavioural Neuroscience
Favourite SFU course: BPK 426 (Neuroanatomy)
Hobbies: Learning languages, long walks, making miniatures
SFU pro-tip: Go at your own pace and don't be afraid to pursue what you love!

Major: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Favourite SFU courses: MBB229 and MBB308 (I did get emotionally attached to the colonies I grew, but I think that’s kind of the point)
Hobbies: Reading, painting and tennis!
SFU pro-tip: Get involved in labs, volunteer work, anything hands-on :) You learn so much by doing 

Major: Molecular Biology & Biochemistry 
Favourite SFU course: MBB229
Hobbies: Hockey and Skiing
SFU pro-tip: Talk to your professors!

Major: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (MBB)
Favorite SFU course: HIST 135
Hobbies: Reading, travelling, hiking with friends and being outdoors
SFU Pro-tip: Get involved early—join a club, team, or student group. It’s a great way to meet people and make SFU feel more like home.

Major: Earth Sciences (Geophysical Volcanology) & Physics (B.Sc.)
Favourite SFU Course: PHYS 841 Statistical Mechanics
Hobbies: Piano, Videogames, Biking
SFU pro-tip: If you’re looking to make new friends, the easiest way is to introduce yourself and make a joke. Like this: “Hi my name is Malcolm! What’s your Social Insurance Number?”

Major: Chemistry and MBB Joint
Favourite SFU course: CHEM230 (Inorganic chemistry)
Hobbies: Classical music, science in general, travelling, cooking, walking around :)
SFU pro-tip: Be involved in a club! It's a great way to make friends here

Major  Chemistry and Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
Favourite SFU course: CHEM283, because it's the only course that I have an A+ in
Hobbies: Videogames, Anime
SFU pro-tip: Go easy during first year— First year is the perfect time to make friends, join clubs & unions and explore while you still have the free time to do everything. So don't burden yourself with a full course load and regret it later. 

Major: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (MBB)
Favorite SFU course: Bisc 202
Hobbies: Dancing, Cheerleading, playing chess, watching comedy movies, and hanging out with friends.
SFU pro-tip: To achieve solid academic performance, always go to office hours regardless of how intimidating the professor seems at first, always revise a little bit every day ,and seek help when you need it ! In addition to this, always put yourself out of your comfort zone to meet new people to make friends for moral support and lifelong friendships.

Name: Meharpreet Kaur
Major: Statistics (BSc)
Favourite SFU course: WL103 – It’s a super fun and creative course that dives into world literature through myths, poetry, and storytelling from different cultures. It really opened my mind to new ways of thinking and gave me the chance to explore ideas through discussion and interpretation — definitely a refreshing break from numbers!
Hobbies: Golfing, Pilates, and Photography
SFU pro-tip: Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Whether it’s office hours, workshops, or academic advising, there are so many resources available — especially helpful in your first year.

Major: Mathematical Physics, Computing Science Minor
Favourite SFU course: MATH 425 (Measure Theory)
Hobbies: I like playing videogames, watching anime, and learning music.
SFU pro-tip: Find people in your classes to do homework/study together with every week! Get involved with student unions if you're looking for a community on campus!

Major: Biomedical Physiology. Minor: Counseling & Human Development
Favourite SFU course: BISC 405
Hobbies: Painting
SFU pro-tip: Get involved with student clubs and activities. It's a perfect opportunity to build meaningful relationships and connect with like-minded individuals! 

Major: Biological sciences
Favourite SFU course: CHEM 121
Hobbies: watching dramas and gardening
SFU pro-tip: Don’t be afraid to ask questions – whether it’s in lecture, office hours, or with your peers. It’s one of the best ways to learn and feel connected on campus!

Major: Biological Sciences (Cells, Molecules, and Physiology Concentration). Minor: Education.
Favourite SFU course: BISC 212
Hobbies: Reading, hiking, tennis, trying out different cafes
SFU pro-tip: you Talk to people! Get help! First year can be isolating so it’s important to remember that everyone is going through the same thing. 

Major: BPK Behavioral Neuroscience
Favourite SFU course: BPK 326 (Functional Anatomy)
Hobbies: Running, crocheting, swimming, painting, creative writing…
SFU pro-tip: Save your time and mental state! Avoiding passive study methods and/or falling behind = success. Practice questions > notes, retaining > relearning (for this, I highly recommend anki and/or remnote).

Major: BPK
Favourite SFU course: BPK 205 or BPK 326
Hobbies: Playing hockey, watching NHL or NFL, video games
SFU pro-tip: Do not try and replicate other people's study habits, everyone has their own way of studying for exams so you need to discover your own way that works for you.

Major: Behavioural Neuroscience. Minor: Criminology
Favourite SFU course: BPK426 or PSYC381... so far.....
Hobbies: I love going to cafes, spending time outside, and listening/playing music!
SFU Pro-tip: Step out of your comfort zone and join a club, or get involved with a group or lab or other organization within SFU! Having more of a feeling of community within SFU can really enrich your experience.

Major : Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
Favourite SFU course: CRIM 103
Hobbies: Photography & Baking
SFU pro-tip: Take advantage of SFU's trimester system and use it to space out your courseload throughout the year. 

Major: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Favourite SFU course: Into to the immune system  (MBB 326)
Hobbies: Watching Canucks games with family and reading science fiction books
SFU pro-tip: Don't be afraid to talk to profs and TA's in office hours - they can give great advice on how to do well in specific courses and grant extensions when you need them 

Major: Biological Sciences
Favourite SFU course: BISC 316 Vertebrate Biology
Hobbies: I'm interested in reading webtoons, drawing webtoons, and writing webtoons! and playing the piano.
SFU pro-tip: Did you know that you can become best friends with TAs and Professors? Make sure to visit their office hours~ (ദ്ദി˙ᗜ˙)

Major: Honours Data Science. Minor: Mathematics
Favourite SFU course: MATH 152, MATH 251, or MATH 208W
Hobbies: Running, Hiking, Painting, Chess
SFU pro-tip: Get to know the people in your classes and don't be afraid to ask questions!

Major: Biological Sciences

Major: Biomedical Physiology
Favourite SFU course: BISC 316 remains my absolute favourite despite all the courses I’ve taken in the last 4 years – it was a fun elective that gave me hands-on experience in dissection labs while learning about vertebrates like sharks, turtles, cats, etc.🐊.
Hobbies: I’m a big fan of the series “The Witcher” and “Love on the Spectrum”. I enjoy sewing, walking, and hiking in my free time🧵
SFU pro-tip: Don’t be afraid to spark up a conversation with someone outside your major, even outside of Science! I met my dearest university friends early on through prerequisite courses and tutorials🫂. It might take a bit of courage but a compliment or a simple, “can I sit beside you”, can take you places!

Major: Mathematics (B.Sc.)
Favourite SFU course: MATH 308 (Linear Optimization)
Hobbies: Going for a walk around the AQ Pond
SFU pro-tip: Be open-minded and embrace change! Never give up!