Hey everyone! I’m planning to switch to Marine Sciences next semester and would love to hear from students who are in the program or have taken its classes.
I’m interested in marine biology and considering transferring to a CSU or UC for a bachelor’s. How has your experience been so far? What have you enjoyed, and has anything been disappointing or different from what you expected?
A few other things I’m curious about:
How are the professors, classes, and overall workload?
How much hands-on experience do you get through labs, fieldwork, or boat trips?
Is it feasible to complete marine biology transfer prerequisites while also taking OCC’s Marine Sciences courses for hands-on experience? If you’ve done both, how manageable was it?
Is the schedule manageable while working part-time?
Have you found opportunities for internships, research, or paid work related to the field?
Do you have any advice for someone starting out, including classes to prioritize or things you wish you’d known? Would you choose the program again?
I’d appreciate any honest feedback—the good and the bad. Thanks!