Emma Morone

Making the switch to Human Biology was the best decision of my college career. The flexibility offered is unlike any other science major, and I was able to pursue classes the interested me while still fulfilling degree requirements.

HUBI core classes incorporate economics, sociology, and real-world events to create lessons that went above and beyond any “normal” biology classes I’ve taken. The professors put a lot of effort into knowing each student individually, and were enthusiastic and ready to help students get involved with the program.

Meghna Patta

I chose to switch from Biology to Human Biology in my sophomore year in order to be exposed to various topics I wanted to study, including human health. And, I’m so glad I did. I want to go into a medical field, treating not only a single patient at a time, but communities. These classes focus on your understanding of the big picture, connecting the dots between public policy and a community’s health.

Because of HUBI, I am able to make connections and be knowledgeable about what is affecting the health of communities in the United States and abroad, which is what I want to do in my future career as a doctor.

Sean Smith

As I look back at my four years at IU, I can honestly say that the HUBI program was one of the hallmarks of my education. I appreciate the adaptability of the program. It is always looking for ways to improve and build a good student-to-faculty relationship. I also value its diversity. HUBI offers a wide variety of courses that gives science majors an advantage after college.

When an employer or graduate program looks at a resume, they like to see that the student has a social perspective along with knowledge in the hard sciences. They also like to see practice working in teams and in leadership roles. The courses, students, and faculty HUBI offer the ability to gain that experience.

Adam Mengler

The interdisciplinary nature of Human Biology prepares you for your future in ways you’d never expect. My Human Health and Disease concentration required me to take a religion class, which led me to my decision to go to law school in the fall!

In HUBI, you aren’t restricted to taking classes in one department. My degree required classes in religion, statistics, criminal justice, philosophy, and anthropology. The program provided me with a broad set of skills that can be applied to a wide range of fields. Critically analyzing scientific literature has improved my ability to identify flawed arguments or methodology, which will help me in law school.

Bryan Moreno

Much to my surprise, I learned very quickly that HUBI isn’t about the biology of humans, but rather a human approach to biology. You can learn about genetics and the science behind diseases all you want, but unless you consciously bridge what you’ve learned into the context of society, what was the point?

Megan McDonald

Majoring in Human Biology was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Coming from a small high school, HUBI immediately felt like my home away from home. The professors take an interest in all of their students and care about setting them up for success.

My favorite thing about HUBI is the team-based learning. In the real world, you will never be working alone. My core classes have helped me learn skills to work with different kinds of people from diverse backgrounds. These are skills I will carry with me into my professional career and throughout my life.

Maddie Morelock

Human Biology provides me with unique opportunities that are both challenging and inspiring. The multidisciplinary approach of this program encourages my peers and me to look more deeply into all factors that influence human biology.

The hands-on aspect of the program takes us out of the classroom and into the Bloomington community. I’ve been able to tour Hilltop Gardens, dissect and study a pig gut, work with a team to conduct and present research, and volunteer at Mother Hubbard’s Food Cupboard. HUBI offers an ideal environment to explore my passions in the social and life sciences.

Grant Bremer

I came into IU as a Biology major and switched to Human Biology halfway through my freshmen year. Now nearing the end of my junior year, I can still say that I am pleased with this decision.

This major has given me the opportunity to learn about the healthcare field from a multidisciplinary viewpoint, including the study of socioeconomic influences on today’s healthcare system. It also provides insight into medical practices of the past, along with those that are currently being developed.

Katharyn Lee

Human Biology is a close-knit program. Our professors are attentive to students, and actually get to know their names. Class time involves discussion and collaboration between students and instructors, and the lab component has applications you can clearly see as useful in the real world. I appreciate the wide variety of courses in the program and how integrative the material is.

Human Biology is an interdisciplinary program that teaches not only hard sciences, but also sociology, anthropology, and politics. As a HUBI major, I feel more connected to our world, both as a human and a scientist.

Emily Blumberg

The HUBI program offers a unique major that encourages students to use critical thinking skills, work collaboratively in groups, and consider the real world applications of scientific knowledge.

The degree’s interdisciplinary nature is an added feature of the traditional biology coursework and it has added immense value to my education here at Indiana University. When I reflect back on my past four years, I am pleased with my decision and am excited to see where new growth will take the program next!

Julia Kovalenko

The Human Biology Program provides me the opportunity to learn about human health in an integrative manner. The wide variety of coursework for the Human Health and Disease concentration allows me to explore many topical interests. I enjoy using knowledge learned in other science courses as a basis for understanding human health.

I’ve formed many friendships through HUBI because of the focus on teamwork. The program has created a path for me to become involved with the Bloomington community as well. HUBI has been essential in my preparation for medical school and a future career in medicine and global health.

Codeya Tooley

When I began Human Biology, I expected a heavily science-based curriculum with a focus on anatomy and hard sciences. I was pleasantly surprised to find out the program intertwined hard sciences with social sciences, allowing students to incorporate what we learned in our classes to real life situations happening every day.

The program did a great job of teaching us the tools we need to apply our classroom knowledge to real life applications.

Ari Williams

HUBI 200 provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding how problems both big and small are interconnected. Whether dissecting the international implications of government agricultural policy or the digestive system of a pig, HUBI 200 takes you down the rabbit hole of where we get our food and how we use it.