Biology Personal Statement

Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences. (150 word limit)

I really enjoy working at the veterinary clinic; however, I would be lying if I said it didn’t come with its fair share of challenges. Due to the fact that I am the youngest member of the staff, I was treated as just another lazy teanager, in fact, within in my first year, many clients would not accept my opinions concerning at home care. I realized that I would have to work extremely hard in order to prove myself and defy any stereotypes that surrounded me. I was somewhat intimidated by the challenge, but persevered through it. I asked, what seems like, over a billion questions and would work extra hours to learn a variety tasks from different

However, I am still unsure of what I exactly want to do with my life post bachelors degree. Majoring in biology, not only interests me, but also allows me to set a strong foundations in order to find work in a variety of fields. It is relevant in healthcare, research, dental care, ect. In addition, I enjoy the challenge biology offers. Due to the fact that failure is expected in any research program, biology majors learn to draw knowledge from their failures and keep pushing forward to find new insights. Lastly, I am a learner who enjoys immersive experiences. I know that a majority of my studies will be composed of lecture courses, but I hope to explore on site field labs, which allow the textbook to come to

I like how students have the opportunity to shape their own education and make it a reflection of their aspirations. However, it was not until I met Joshua Segui, the director of the Brown Center for Students of Color, that I knew I wanted to apply to Brown. Mr. Segui was extremely welcoming and gave me a detailed summary of what it is like to be a student at Brown. No other school I had visited has showed such an interest in connecting its students. Due to the fact that I come from a school with a primarily white student body, this idea of empowering students of color and giving them opportunities to cultivate leadership and promote social justice is refreshing. Lastly, I think Brown’s campus and location is what I’ve always dreamed of when I imagined where I would attend university.

Tell us where you have lived - and for how long - since you were born; whether you've always lived in the same place, or perhaps in a variety of places. (100 word limit)

Because my parents divorced when I was only two years old, I have lived in many different cities. I was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, but moved to South Windsor, Connecticut by the time I was four years-old. After just one year, we moved to Manchester, CT and by the time I was seven we were living in East Granby, CT- where I’ve been ever since. Despite, some of challenges that come with moving, I am grateful that I was able