Top 5 reasons to major in food science
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- If you're searching for a college major-like I was many years ago-it can be a frustrating and scary process.
All I knew was that I wanted to major in something related to science, but I had no idea what exactly that should be.
In a lucky turn of events, I came across "food science" listed on my university's webpage. I had never heard of food science and had no idea what it entailed, but I made a meeting with a professor anyways.
During this meeting I completely fell in love with food science. I was told about the paid internships, high job placement, and so many other wonderful aspects of the field.
Now, I feel like it's time for a little reflection on my experience and wanted to share why food science is such a fantastic, yet often unheard of, college major. So, here's my top 5 reasons to major in food science (Note it was really hard to narrow this down to five!).
Enjoy!
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Food science is also a good pre med or pre dental major since so many pre-reqs get covered. Food science is way more fun to study than something generic and broad like biology. Its why I chose it, as a pre med :)
I know one student who had the same plan! Food science then med school. I think there was maybe 1 class difference between a degree in food science and biology. And like you said, food science is way more fun!
I have bachelor and master degree both in Chemistry. But ten years after graduating, I finally find my true passion in food science. (That's why I love your channel so much! )
I know a couple of chemists (and biologists) that found food science later in life! And I actually found food science once I was already at university! Unfortunately, I think most people don't even realise it's an option :(
Loved it! I'm a student of food and nutrition!
Very happy you enjoyed :)
i‘m a seconed year food science student and the what drived me to study this major is the need to eat always and the flexability of this science we always need to improve new products
Exactly, we'll always need food scientists!
Oh, new intro! Looks good!
And the B roll. Excited to see your channel continue to grow Abbey!
Hah thank you for noticing! I asked someone who's more artistic than me to make a nice intro :)
Hi Abbey! That's for making this video~ I think it's really helpful. And I'm also planning to study in California for Food Science major soon. May I know if you could give me any recommendation for the internship company during the summer time? And by the way, do you it's necessary for me to have another minor like psychology or something else? Thanks!
For internships, I'm sure the university will have a career fair and absolutely attend that with resumes in hand to get a summer internship. I went to UW-Madison and twice a year companies came onto campus to recruit students for summer internships. This is how I always found mine :)
I don't know many food scientists who double majored. It really isn't necessary if you want to go into the food industry. One of my friends did double major in food science and biology since the food science requirements were nearly the same as biology and she only had to take 1-2 extra classes. That being said, she has always worked in the food industry and I don't think it has added much value.
@@AbbeytheFoodScientist I got it! Thank you so much for your reply~~ That will be very helpful for me to decide my next step in college
@@AbbeytheFoodScientist Got it! Thanks! I will be prepared for these~
Good luck!!!
Thank you, Abbey. I should have major in Food Science.🙂
I hear that from a lot of people!
Hey, it's was really a helpful video, I wanted know the difference between food engineering and food science, can you tell me please?!
Where I went to university there was a food science major and a biological systems engineering major (maybe this is what your calling food engineering?). As a food science major, you do take some food engineering classes that focus on how food is pumped, heated, flows, etc. Food engineering is specifically talking about manufacturing equipment and how it processes the food.
Hi
From where did you get qualification & is food science difficult?
I did all my education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. All my degrees (bachelor's through PhD) are in Food Science. Sometimes the major is called Food Technology as well. I know in the U.S. there are several universities that have a food science program like Cornell, Penn State, Ohio State, Cal Poly, and many more.
As for difficulty, it is similar to many other science majors like chemistry, biochem, and nutritional sciences. You will take general chemistry, physics, organic chemistry and many more science classes that some do find quite difficult.
Great Video!
Any extra skills you would recommend cultivating to help with internships?
I think it's always helpful to work on "soft" skills. I tended to focus on grades a lot, but in an interview people want to see that you're personable, easy to work with, and excited about the opportunity.
I also recommend really prepping for an interview. Write out questions they might ask and rehearse your answers. I know it's not very fun, but it later helped me be confident during the interview.
Cant find job without experience.
Is food science for chefs?
I've seen many chefs go back to school and get a food science degree and many food scientists go to culinary school!
No it's totally different
Hello @abbythescientist Happy to know this channel.
I'm the mothers of 2 kids whom will get undergraduate in food science and technology.
Can @abbythescientist recomend best university to go for this major? Thanks Mrs. 🙏
I went to the University of Wisconsin-Madison so I'm a bit biased towards their food science program but in the US there's a lot of great programs including: Cornell, Penn State, UM-Twin Cities, Purdue, The Ohio State, and Cal Poly