When I was younger I always found myself interested in science of all varieties. In elementary school, I aspired to be a scientist, but I was not sure what career path to take. In 10th grade, I found myself in Pre-AP Biology thinking that biology, although fascinating and complex, made perfect sense to me. I took AP Biology during my Junior year and felt that same pull. I loved biology and was certain that I wanted to study biology in college. My big question was what could I possibly do with a Biology degree.
The obvious answer was medical school. My grandfather is a surgeon and medical school seemed like a sound plan. However, while sitting in the office of a periodontist and listening to him explain a surgery he was to perform on me, I
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I could still focus on the science that I love, and also have an opportunity to work with children. Like science, children fascinate me. They are, or should be, worry-free with their whole lives ahead of them. Children, are not burdened with the daily stress of paying bills or finding a job. They are free to dream and being around them makes me forget about the stress or worry I may be feeling. I hope that I never lose that child-like ability to dream of the future and I believe that working with children will provide a constant reminder of the innocence of …show more content…
I have personally spoken with both doctors and dentists that have done “medical mission” trips and have found the experience life changing. In researching this topic, I discovered that in Tanzania, the dentist to population ratio is 1 to 120,000. The World Health Organization recommends a ration of 1 to 7,500. That is just one example. The need is obviously great and I believe that I am in a position to become at least a small part of the solution. Moreover, I have discovered that these volunteer opportunities exist as an undergraduate, while a dental student and for a practicing dentist. As an ultimate goal, I want to start a non-profit organization that serves an impoverished area on a yearly basis by providing dental care. My goal is not only to provide dental care to those in need, but also provide other dentists and students with first-hand experience in the benefits of such a program. I also hope to build lasting relationships and a network of several different groups with the ability to provide dental care to all of those in need on a global
"If we recognize our talents, use them appropriately, and choose a field that uses those talents, we will rise to the top of our field," Dr. Ben Carson. If accepted into Cornell University, I would pursue a major in Biological Sciences. Aside from the impact of this major on our societal and collective evolution, I am inspired by the utility of the discipline. It is through the knowledge and application of biological sciences that we can achieve what was previously only dreamed of. Fascinated with biological science; fixated with medical mysteries, revolutionary medical discoveries, and the urge to make sense of the unknown is why I am pursuing this field of study. The application of biological sciences can be used to meet an objective or solve a problem; this and my innate sense of empathy towards the many adversities and wonders of life, amplifies my yearning to help others through the use of medicine.
- In a normal blood sample, there should be a range of hemoglobin, RBC, MCV, WBC, and platelets. Hemoglobin’s function is to carry oxygen from the respiratory organs to the rest of the body. RBC’s function is to remove carbon dioxide from the body. MCV’s just refer to the average volume of red blood cells, which remove carbon dioxide. WBCs are extremely important for the body. They protect the body from infections, diseases, and foreign invaders. Platelets are also important to the body and their function is to prevent bleeding.
A substantial part of the enjoyment that will come from pursuing a STEM degree is knowing it is something that I have always wanted to do since I was a young girl. When I was about 10 years old, I started to watch the Discovery Channel on television. These shows captured my attention and my love for science, and ultimately led me to want to pursue a career in the science field. Then, when I was a freshman in high school, I realized my true love of science from honors Biology and being introduced to the microscope. Now, three years later as a senior in high school, I am continuing my love of science by taking AP Biology. Throughout my life, my experiences have only strengthened my love and enjoyment in this field.
The year is 2200 and the world has been officially declared as being devoid of all insect life. A combination of extreme climate change, chemical warfare and general environmental degradation has resulted in a mass die out of the entire insect population. Unsurprisingly this has had a major effect on all other forms of life ranging from aquatic to terrestrial. Some species have experienced a significant decline in population size and others have had to completely adapt new behaviors to survive. However, there are some that have largely benefitted from this insect free world.
In the degree that I am seeking I know there will be a lot of science to take. Science has always come natural to me, possibly because you can actually see the product and touch it. I plan to become a veterinarian not just for the love of animals but for the science and knowledge also. The dissecting of animals has always been interesting to me. It is a whole new world that I can wait to explore even more. It is amazing how God made living creatures. I just want to help keep them form getting sick and doctoring them when they do.
So I decided to major in biology, a major that demands respect, and a bright future. But “what if practicality, and marketability were no object after graduation what would I study you ask”? Well I would still study biology simply because of my aspirations
Answer: It produces glucose (sugar), which is the basis for most food chains, oxygen, which is necessary for breathing, and energy so that other organisms can function.
Now if I were to get my Bachelors Degree it would take me about four years and the tuition would be more expensive but i would have to go to a different college. All degrees and colleges have different classes but if I go here then I would be taking Biology, Psychology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Comp I and II, Government, and American History after 1877 plus many more (Nelson, Sherryl. Personal interview. 1 Dec, 2017). My career is considered a bachelor of science (B.S.) (“Colorado Technical University”). That means I will be working with the Sciences depending on my
Although I had a variety of options to choose from as my career, I was very passionate to take the path of an Early Childhood Educator. This was to not only inspire the young children that are going to be looking up to me, but to be an educator that will help guide the children to become the best they can be in the present and future. I believe with all the support I can provide my future students, they can achieve the basic knowledge required to move on towards attaining higher academic accomplishments.
In Ap biology, we were handed a Campbell Textbook before the class began in order to complete the pre-modules. I consider the textbook to be the most beneficial resource that we had during this course, due to the amount of detail, examples, and images that it contained explaining each concepts in a reliable way. The power points that were made to summarize the main points from the textbook were helpful, however they were really long and made me miss what was actually important and take additional notes on filler information. Due to the long powerpoints, I felt implied to take long and details notes, which people struggled in this class, either taking too much or too less. After two units passed, we were taught how our notes should be, which will later help us in college. This strategy allowed me to understand the important information and identify the filler information, resulting in
Over time, while people are becoming diagnosed it has become evident clients are bearing the label of their diagnosis much more than necessary. This has increased due to the attitude society bears of people who are living with various disorders that others do not have. Which leads people to believe those who may have a diagnosis are abnormal, when compared to the people around them. In order to address this issue effectively, the current diagnostic approaches need to be reviewed in order to make improvements to the system that is being abided by currently. For there are many differing views when it comes to distinguishing abnormality from normality, however this can be done by looking into the biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives
High School has helped me to refine this passion to the field of biological sciences with my particular interest being molecular genetics. My peers called my "crazy" for undertaking all three science subjects in my HSC course, but for me there really was no other choice. I have excelled in biology with a trial exam mark of 97%. Within the component of advanced molecular genetics of this course my mark of 100% reflects the love and passion I feel towards this subject, and I am extremely proud to be ranked number one in a very competitive class of sixteen. While biology has been my favourite subject I have also excelled in Physics and Chemistry ranking first and second in these su...
I never really thought of going to college until the tenth grade. Just like my father, I had always thought I would be a mechanic and own my own shop because I enjoyed the challenges that arose while diagnosing different problems in cars. It wasn't until I was at my doctor's office that I realized the similarities between the work of physicians and mechanics. Both require one to diagnose and solve problems. That was when I became interested in medicine. As time went by, I started to develop a fascination with the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the human body. Furthermore, I was amazed with how physicians were able to use medication to alleviate pain and heal individuals. Consequently, these attractions to the workings of the human body and the physician's job led me to pursue a career in medicine.
My motivation to serve as a Peace Corp volunteer and my desire to work in the field of international health and development stems from my childhood interests and my academic concentration. Early on in my life I realized that I cherish being of service to others. While working to vaccinate youth for Polio in Nigeria, I was eager to help individuals and families improve their health and overall wellbeing. Furthermore, I love working with children and helping them through the numerous difficulties and barriers associated with being a child, especially in the developing world. I realized this passion when I worked as a highschool teacher in Brazil.
a) For many years now I have aspired to be a Pediatrician. My mother is a radiologist technologist so I’ve grown up around the medical field. From an early age, medicine and science struck my interest and they are both subjects I am very passionate about learning. I love helping people, especially kids, which is why I have chosen to pursue this career field. I truly want to make a difference in modern medicine and become the best health care provider I can be.