Season 10 Episode 14: Michaela's Life as a Dual Honours Student at UCalgary

Welcome to Season 10 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary's prospective student podcast. The Choose UCalgary Podcast is intended for any prospective student who is hoping to learn more about the University of Calgary. We will chat with key representatives from the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed on all things UCalgary. In this episode, we sit down with Michaela, a Dual Honours student in Physics and Philosophy, to talk about what it’s really like to pursue two demanding programs at once. She shares how she balances coursework across both disciplines, what her thesis research looks like in each field, and how her interests in science and philosophy connect in surprising ways. We also discuss her research experience, serving as President of the Physics and Astronomy Students’ Association, and completing an internship in Germany. Along the way, we even go on a fun tangent about language learning. If you’re curious about combining academic passions, getting involved in research, or shaping a path that’s uniquely yours at UCalgary, this episode offers an honest look at what that can look like.