Biology Personal Statement

I am always fascinated at the many branches of Biology. The study of life is an idea that always manages to spark my curiosity, and it drives me into the enthusiastic research of the latest advancements into the field of science. Since my early years I found myself collecting plant leaves and looking at them through a microscope, and being baffled yet admiring of what I saw through the lens. Throughout my High School experience, I read articles ranging from creating 3D - printed limbs, organs, and tissue for people, to creating an anti-lymphoma vaccine that was made with tobacco leaves carrying RNA from cancerous B-cells. I follow newspapers for the breakthroughs in the cure for cancer, and I attentively pursued the Ebola outbreak in western

I want to devote myself to develop new skills and abilities to use in a lab or outdoors in order to further deepen my understanding of Biotechnology. This subject has always interested me since it is a perfect combination of the two attributes that I am most successful at. My knowledge in IB Chemistry and Biology ripened once I began to do more independent reading, and lead science projects with a group of classmates including in-class investigations. I am fond of spending my time outside surrounded by nature. I am part of the Italian Scout Organization (A.G.E.S.C.I) and my group regularly goes on hiking/camping trips in the wilderness. Creating improvised structures like a shelter, a kitchen and fire is something that I have mastered. This has taught me to explore nature, but to go off route sometimes and seek new horizons. Being resourceful and navigating through the wilderness are expertise that can be applied to everyday life. I have also made use of my artistic skills in analogue and digital photography, street art, and film. These have taught me to appreciate the environment and be aware of the world around us. I am a member of the Italian Red Cross; I actively participated in elderly social events and assisting people with