STEM fields are the fields that will fuel the future. For those who don’t know what STEM is it’s an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The medical corridor is a new and exciting place to learn and discover new things about cutting edge medicines and procedures. Technology and Engineering and Math are all fields that are ever evolving and will always be around for there are new things we are learning about each field every day.

In high school I took several STEM classes including AP Calc, Chemistry, Biology, and Algebra 2 and Trig; in high school I was very fortunate to have phenomenal teachers to teach such difficult subject material, but I know how frustrating it can be to study these subjects.

To students taking STEM classes I would suggest to study a little each day. By studying a little each day it alleviates the problem of cramming for a test. Also if you ever don’t understand something, just ask: odds are someone else probably has the same questions as you—there is no such thing as a stupid question.

My view of the STEM fields has always been one that appreciates the services provided by the STEM fields. I also appreciate the prestige that comes with STEM fields as indicator of success. 

When I was in high school, I took many STEM courses such as Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, Environmental Science and many more. I always had fun in my STEM courses because I was always able to learn something new and it made me appreciate the value of education. 

The best advice that I can give is to never be scared of asking questions or asking for help after class because once you get behind, you miss a piece of the puzzle and it can get hard to keep up. Also, most STEM classes require a lot of note taking so make sure to take time efficient and detailed notes. 

STEM is the acronym used when referring to the fields of study in science and science related subjects, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  Some STEM subjects include medicine, agriculture, geology, psychology, IT, electricity transmission, telecoms, aerospace, motor mechanics, construction, statistics, and pure and applied mathematics. 

I've always found STEM classes to be my most enjoyable subjects throughout high school.  The reasons being that I found them to be very interesting and understanding the material came easily to me.  I personally find STEM fields to be very important because they consist of life saving professions, and careers that we need for our day to day living whether we realize it or not. STEM fields assist in developing individuals so that they can be competent and capable in such a technologically dependent society, and many individuals who work in STEM fields are paid well compared to other jobs.  


Students who are currently taking STEM classes should ensure that they pay close attention when in class and try their best to understand what is being taught.  Also, students should take the time to look into the four STEM fields to see if there are any professions in those fields that appeal to them.  The step after that would be to begin working towards knowing more about those professions so that one can possibly become their career.  

In high school, I did enjoy taking STEM courses. I always loved science and math until I got to college lol. Although I am focusing more on the social sciences aspect of the sciences, I feel as though taking the STEM courses was beneficial. I am well-rounded and prepared for any courses STEM-related courses I may take in college.

While taking STEM courses—or any course for that matter, I advise that students stay focused and do more than just the homework assignments and tests. Do realize that the courses will help you in college and in your career! Make sure that you utilize any resources that are available to you. But, my main point of advice would be to ask for help whenever you need it.

Hello world! The STEM classes I took were very logic driven, which is why I found them to be so enjoyable. These classes were also very relevant to my activities back then, which were computer science and robotics. I’d advise that you fully understand the fundamentals before moving on in these classes. All of the later material in these classes build off of or can be derived by the fundamentals. It’s sort of like legos. Until you learn all the different kinds of legos there are, you’re sort of limited in what you can build.

STEM fields are an ever growing field with the development of new technologies and resources. I believe these fields have a high demand in college educated students with certain specialty skills. I would love to see more minorities and/or people coming from lower socioeconomic statuses entering STEM fields. Which is why programs like STEP are so great because they help students pursue careers in these field. The fact women in STEM fields are often underrepresented and experience a smaller wage gap compared to men could be a little discouraging to many young girls. There should be more female high school teachers in these area encouraging girls to explore their options in STEM fields.

I personally was never interested in a career in STEM, with this being said I definitely enjoyed taking STEM classes in high school. Being a math minor shows how much I love math. It was my favorite student in school since elementary and I have enjoyed nearly every math class I took in high school. My favorite science class was actually chemistry while many people hated it. Doing the chemistry labs and learning how certain chemicals mixed so well with each other while others could actually cause damage was something I really enjoyed. Having someone breaking certain topics down, helped me to better understand chemistry, which allowed me to like it even more.


My advice to students taking STEM classes is that even though you may not understand the subject or a certain topic at first don’t give up. Just because something is confusing at first doesn’t mean you won’t like it. Some of life's greatest challenges bring the best rewards. Also, if you like something and your friends and peers don’t, don’t let that discourage or influence your decision in liking something different. Being different is actually is a good thing and you should never want to give up something you enjoy. 

When I was in high school, I enjoyed Math. I was like a math-wiz, but once geometry was introduced to me I was so disappointed that math wasn’t my favorite subject anymore. I use to ask myself “why do I need to know why do I have to prove a triangle is a triangle”, but with the help of my teacher I grasp the concept better. I feel like the STEM field is not as popular as the humanities because students think the classes are much harder because of all the things you have to remember rather than having to right a paper based on your thoughts and feeling about something. 

For students who continue to follow the STEM path it is great and should purse what they want to do and enjoy doing. Someone that is taking STEM classes is to ask for help when you need it. Many students are scared to ask for help because they don’t want to feel “dumb” but asking a teacher and going to office hours are the best thing someone that don’t understand the material can do because the teachers are there to help and guide someone through something they don’t understand and need clarification on.  

STEM classes were always interesting in High school, although they were a bit challenging at times. 

I enjoyed my science courses because they were the only courses where we had the chance to experiment and learn outside of the classroom. We conducted experiments in labs with interesting tools and we also went on trips as homework assignments in order to test out rocks and minerals, etc. Overall, my science courses required a lot of work and attention but it is no doubt that there is a lot to learn from them. My advice to students taking STEM classes is to study when needed and always take advantage of the help offered because although it can be fun, it can always get challenging as well. 

My views of the STEM fields have gone through a process of metamorphosis while in high school. Freshman year I loved my living environment and algebra class. Also in my sophomore year I enjoyed having chemistry and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry. Junior year I had physics and geometry and I honestly hated it. The topics intensified throughout the year and required more studying.

As a freshman in college I would advise that for your STEM field based classes you need to assign one hour of reviewing for each class. This helps you reiterate what has been taught recently and previously. And when you come across something you don’t understand see your teachers before or after class to explain it. Never let anything confusing pass you because I realized that STEM field based classes continue to build on what you learned before. So if you don’t understand a topic now, your most likely not going to understand the next one because it’s a continuation of what you previously learned.

Hello there! 


 In high school, my favorite subject was Math! I love memorizing equations and seeing what result you get from applying the equation to a few numbers. But, science and physics were always the interesting classes. The STEM field is very important and if you really give it a try, very interesting as well. Mastering and keeping up with the advances in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are essential for our future. You, as a high school student, should explore and see if these subjects interest you. They give you a chance to keep incorporate subject work to real life in ways that are important for our future.


I gave it a try in high school and found it to be very interesting. We did things like mix substances in chemistry, dropped eggs from the rooftop with parachutes in physics and in math we learned equations through memory songs. I suggest for you to find an interest in what you don’t know much about, you may be surprised with the end result.

Peace, 

Nariele Santana

I really wasn’t fond of STEM classes in high school because I never excelled in them growing up. Since I associated a negative stigma to these classes I got decent grades to pass them. I always felt like these classes where so hard and I was never going to master them. Chemistry was really difficult to understand with the teacher I had my first trimester. He ended up getting fired because of other reasons, but we ended up getting another teacher. 

Many students I knew did not like Ms. King who had previously taken her chemistry class before.  I remembering walking into her class prepared for the worst. I realized the only reason my classmates didn't like her was because she was the first teacher that didn't baby us around. She treated us like college students because she wanted to prepare us when it came to actually attend college. She taught us many things beyond chemistry, which I will always carry with me. She loved science and she cared about us as students and taught us well, but also encouraged us to invest in our own learning. She would always tell us that if we felt like we weren’t being taught, that we should refer back to the state curriculum to see if she was meeting the standards. I ended up passing the regents with a 75, which I would have never gotten if she hadn’t come into my life. In my opinion, teachers are an integral part that will help us decide if we want to partake in STEM field.

If you are currently taking STEM classes or are going to take them because they interest you, ask around about the teachers and their teaching methods to see which one best fits you. I feel that if a teacher is really passionate about the subject and enjoys teaching, they will put their share together with your share, you will succeed and fuel your passion for the STEM fields.​