Chemistry significantly influences our daily lives, often in ways we might not realize. From cooking food to taking medicines, chemical reactions shape our experiences and the world around us. Studying and applying chemical concepts can lead to new discoveries and solutions that can improve our world.

 

Your first impression of Chemistry might be that it’s a boring and complicated subject, but amazing things such as fireworks and explosions are based on chemistry so don’t think so low of it! Chemistry is important because everything you do is chemistry! Even your body is made of chemicals. Chemical reactions occur when you breathe, eat, or just sit there reading. All matter is made of chemicals, so the importance of chemistry is that it's the study of everything.

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Job Opportunities
Chemistry is a fun option to take if you do decide to pursue it later along the road. 

 

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Extra Opportunities that might help you out include:

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• Undergraduate Chemistry Society

Meet other UBC Chemistry students and interact with faculty, through events and programs.

• UBC Science Co-op

Gain work experience in chemistry between study terms.

• UBC Chemistry research and awards

Get involved in summer opportunities or take classes that incorporate laboratory experience in chemistry.

• Departmental research opportunities

Reach out directly to faculty members to ask about potential research positions.

• Collaborative Research and Training Experience program

Receive training in project management and patent development while getting involved in catalysis research.

• Mentorship Program for Chemistry Students

Chat with an upper-level UBC Chemistry student to learn about helpful resources and opportunities.

• Reactive Intermediates Student Exchange

During summer, gain hands-on experience in experimental techniques for the study of chemical or biochemical reaction mechanisms.

• Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition

Attend national or regional conferences in the summer and connect with chemists across industries and academia.

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To sum it up, almost everything is Chemistry and is the key to discovering new concepts that can improve our world!