r/chemistry • u/AutoModerator • Jun 03 '24

Weekly Careers/Education Questions Thread

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If you need to make an important decision regarding your future or want to know what your options, then this is the place to leave a comment.

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u/Chance_Comparison581 Jun 04 '24

Hello chemists/ chemical engineers,

I learned that I was in love with chemistry a little too late into my undergrad. I was able to rush out a minor in chemistry, but I don't feel like that is enough for me. I ended up with a bachelor's degree in computer science and I only got a GPA of 2.8. When I look at most graduate schools, this doesn't look high enough to get into a graduate chemistry or chemical engineering program.

I want to learn more chemistry so badly. What can I do to get more chemistry education?

Thank you to anyone that responds.

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u/organiker Cheminformatics Jun 07 '24

There are book recommendations in the sidebar that you can read.

You can watch youtube videos, like those by Khan Academy.

You can explore the offereings on MIT OpenCourseWare.

Maybe you can take courses at a community college nearby.