Science Students Agree:
More Community, Not Caffeine, Brings Success
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We have all been there. It’s 1 AM, and you’re staring at a molecular structure or a calculus problem that seems to be staring back with equal defiance. In the College of Science, the pressure is real. It’s a gauntlet of intense coursework and lab requirements that can feel like a soul-sucking dark hole. But here’s the thing about pressure: it’s exactly what creates diamonds (much like Tracy Hall’s diamond press). While grit is an individual skill, survival is collective. At Weber State University, graduates like Camden Van Tassell and Madison Hawkins have discovered a fundamental truth: Engagement is the bridge between the lonely grind of research and the heartbeat of the community.
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Written by Gloria Taylor,
student writer intern
March 13, 2026