Most universities offer an introductory class on the subject, and many of these include field trips (you get to go hiking while your roommate is stuck in chemistry lab). (sciencemag.org)
Having two long organic chemistry labs + the lab reports that come with them on top of a full schedule doesn't help too much either. (apple-of-my-eye.com)
Many school chemistry labs have stir bars and stir plates. (sciencebuddies.org)