Gaining extra knowledge by doing courses on coursera

Hello
Warm greetings

Many students often think about how to enhance their knowledge beyond what’s taught in university. I had the same thought, “how can I go a step further?“

At first, I considered taking advanced medical courses like Genetics to make my CV stand out. But deep down, I realized that as a first-year, first-semester student, it would be difficult to complete such a demanding course on a completely new topic. So instead, I decided to focus on something smarter like building deeper understanding of the courses I was already taking at university.

That’s when it clicked to me that why not take the same course online through a certified platform? This way, I could strengthen my knowledge and earn an additional certificate to enhance my med school application.

So I tried it out! I took my university’s Biology 1020 course alongside an online specialization called Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity on Coursera.

Balancing both was definitely a challenge, but it was absolutely worth it. I successfully completed the online course with an overall score of 94.2%, and the deeper understanding I gained helped me achieve a full grade on my midterm exam.

This experience taught me that it is possible to balance university studies with online learning and it can make a real difference in both your confidence and your academic performance.

I am now doing the second course on “evolution” on Coursera.

If you’re looking to go beyond your classroom learning, I truly recommend trying online platforms like Coursera. They can help you expand your knowledge, strengthen your CV and prepare you for future opportunities.


Hope this inspires you,


With love
Laasya Kanagala