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Pharmacy lab’s former intern exploring interests as USC undergrad
by Eric Lindberg, June 13th, 2019
You could certainly call Bethany Chen a chemist. Or a robot programmer. She’s definitely a computer scientist. Don’t forget about hip-hop dancer, philosopher and black belt expert in hapkido.
A longtime science enthusiast, the rising sophomore at USC has interests that range across the map. And like many undergrads, she’s taking advantage of opportunities at USC to consider options for her future and gain experience in diverse fields.
“I’m kind of dipping my toe in everything,” said Chen, 19. She majors in computer science at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, but she is also pondering a minor in philosophy and designing mobile phone apps. She also took a class on natural hazards and climate change. It’s all part of her plan to try new things and find a way forward in life that fits her interests, rather than stressing about settling on a career right away.
Her willingness to explore, experiment and discover herself is what academic counselors and many teachers encourage for undergraduates — and what studying at a university makes possible.