What is the biology major like in college?

U of H - mathematics or biology major? Advice from College Students?

• I live in Dallas & got accepted into both UTD & Baylor. I know they're both good schools & I'd be proud to attend either one. But after recently visiting my hometown (Houston), I realize how much happier I was there (having grown up there & having closer family there) so now I'm considering going to to college there. My Major: Either mathematics or biology. I am very passionate about math, but I'm aware that there are far more specific opportunities with biology and I'm also interested in it; I'm also considering double-majoring. But I'm torn for now. I've been looking at U Of H and it seems like an all-around good school. I haven't heard specifically about these 2 fields. How strong is U of H in mathematics and in biology/science? Compared to Baylor and UTD, is it much worse/better? Is there a better Houston school for these majors? For those currently/formerly at a university, how important is it being far away from home? I am wondering if it will make much difference being so close or far from home since I will be studying hard/focusing on my work anyway. I'd really like to hear your opinion on this! All 3 are in the top 10 list for TX colleges and I thought, hey, a degree is a degree is a degree. So is it THAT big a deal which one I choose? Please help! Thanks SO much!

• Answer:

  Although UH is not a Tier 1 school, they have good programs. My advice, if you decide to attend UH, is to major in Biology because their Biology department is part of NSM (Natural Science and Mathematics). If you decide to major in Biology, you are required to take an additional 12 hours of math and 38 hours of Biology. My fiancee feels the same way. So, she is majoring in Biology and minoring in Math.