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Connecting The Chemistry Dots at UL Lafayette
Brittany chose to major in chemistry because of how vast the field is and its diverse impact on the world.
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Minor Studies Are Important
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Cajun Culture and Zydeco Music at UL Lafayette
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After graduation, she hopes to become a forensic pathologist assistant and work alongside forensic pathologists to help find the cause of deaths by performing autopsies.
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