For Fall 2017, I will be attending UCLA pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, planning to apply for medical school after. I have always been intrigued about the wonders of life and the mechanism behind each process that we observe. There has been no doubt in my mind that I want to pursue a career in the chemistry field since I have decided to commit my education in the study of matter. My curiosity for the subject expands from my academics into my daily life when I begin to wonder about the phenomena behind my observations of natural and mechanical processes. My favorite activity in my chemistry class and Science Club is lab work. I love experiencing hands-on activity with chemicals because I truly get to see the process of a reaction. …show more content…
College courses are very rigorous, so to keep up with the study and work loads, I will attend the professors’ office hours, review the lessons each day after class, and work on my assignments immediately after it was assigned to prevent procrastination. In addition to my academic pursuits, I will search for volunteer opportunities, laboratory work, and shadowing in order to present myself as top applicant for medical school. The benefits of pursuing a biochemistry major is that I will have a strong foundation in the sciences, which will be beneficial in medical school. By learning how natural processes occur, I can apply my knowledge to my studies at medical school and understand how illnesses affect the body; therefore, I will be able to develop proper treatments for patients. For example, some illnesses lead to overproduction of a certain chemical within the body due to the overstimulation of a molecule. By knowing how the signal transduction pathway occurs that leads to the body’s production of the chemical, I will know which medications I will prescribe in order to block the
	I am attending NYU so that I can get a job later in life. I study chemistry and engineering, in the hopes that I can become a chemical engineer.
When I started my undergraduate study at the University of Illinois, I chose chemistry as my major with the intention of becoming a dentist. During my undergraduate year, I gained some invaluable experiences such as working and researching in a nanotechnology lab and exploring different areas of sciences such as Environmental Chemistry and Speech and Hearing Science. I, however, was not mature enough academically and did not achieve enough academic success in order to gain an admission from dental school.
Recently, I have graduated Berks Catholic High School and prepared to take a first step for my future career. I have always had a strong interest in Science field, especially in Biology and Chemistry. This is related to one of the gifts I have; a curiosity.
My current area of interest is in the engineering and the biomedical field. After experiencing the rigorous AP Chemistry course, I was able to find my passion in the field of medicine. Furthermore, I had already developed an interest in engineering from my previous engineering courses and clubs, so a deeper understanding of what I wanted to do was discovered in a chemistry lab. Being involved with the Technology Student Association at our institution, I learned several different skills in a variety of technical fields. This led to my conclusion that I wanted to become a biomedical engineering. This field of engineering incorporates both the medical aspect and technical aspect of what I want to become in the future.
As a laboratory prep, I was able to set up labs for freshmen and sophomore biology classes. Also, I made visits to my professor’s labs to observe the procedures graduate students used for their experiments and I loved it. After completion of my freshman year, I participated in the “Maternal Child Health Pipeline Training Program” that following summer. I conducted field research that focused on the public health of mothers and children in rural communities. The fall semester of sophomore year, I shadowed graduate students studying breast cancer cells. Later that same year, I began my own research with laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). Upon my junior year, I was accepted into the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medical Program in Auburn, Alabama. At the same time, I was accepted into the Tropical and Infectious Diseases Association in Iquitos, Peru. I was able to study abroad and work in a lab focusing on the negative gram bacteria that was in the water of the poor community of Iquitos, Peru. All of the opportunities I was able to be a part of from my freshman year till this present day has reconfirmed my passion and contributed to my specific area of research and the population I want to
I have always been inspired by the workings of chemistry and mathematics. My studies of these subjects have developed my understanding and have made me pursue my interest in these two topics. I want to take up chemistry as it involves a large amount of mathematics which I value and understand to be challenging, yet very enjoyable, as there is always an alternative route to obtain the answer. Additionally, I am drawn to the course because it is a mixture of all these exacting subjects, forming a degree that is very demanding and stimulating. Chemists are constantly thinking of new ways to produce viable drugs containing different isomers to improve the pharmaceutical sector using mathematical equations. Chemistry is about innovation, applying information to new areas and how to do things better than they were before, the degree appeals to and fascinates me.
Beginning in my first semester at Bowdoin College I started taking classes that have allowed me to build a strong foundation in topics such as physics, biology and chemistry. I also took Introduction to Neurobiology and I am continuing to pursue my passion by taking Molecular
Since graduating high school three years ago I’ve had a solid understanding of what I wanted to study in college. In middle and high school, the life sciences always peaked my interest, in large part due to my extremely passionate and knowledgeable teachers. I also enjoyed solving problems and didn’t mind working hard. When I applied to WPI I saw Biomedical Engineering as everything I ever wanted; it represented a growing and diverse field in the life sciences and engineering where innovation could have a long-lasting impact on society. Since I got accepted to WPI, I have maintained this vision.
Biomedical Science is the broadest and most powerful area of medical related modern sciences, from identifying the cure of infectious diseases that could wipe out humanity to choosing the colour of the eyes of a newborn baby. It has the power to determine crucial treatments for patients, which involves a high scientific responsibility and dedication. It requires technical ability with an open mind for problem solving, as well as a depth of knowledge of many biological and chemical principles. My first approach to biomedical science was at the age of 12 when I became really interested in human biology; the basic functions I learnt in school encouraged me to research and find out more.
During my college education, I learned how atoms interact to form the basis of compounds, molecules and ultimately biomolecules of cells. This new information excited me, but it did not know what area within chemistry I wanted to perform research. After becoming a member of his lab and participating in his research, I have realized that I want to pursue more opportunities in biochemistry. My experience has inspired me to pursue a doctoral degree in biochemistry upon completion of
In terms of academic experience, I have taken General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry courses, which have enhanced my critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Also, I took an introductory biology course that fostered my appreciation for the complexities that lie within intricate life processes. In my Chemistry laboratory experiences, I have practiced various techniques of data collection and analyses, including recrystallization, filtration, synthesis, distillation, titration, chromatography, and spectral
Whenever asked what my favourite subject is, Biology has been, and will always be, my only answer. It was bewildering to compare my body to a machine working harmoniously. The digestive system, the respiratory system and the circulatory system are coordinating with each other right underneath my skin. Realising that the 'blue lines' visible beneath the flesh of my hands are actually veins carrying deoxygenated blood fueled my desire to know more about how my body functions. To me, it has always been about getting to know my self better.
I was fortunate enough to take Advanced Placement Chemistry. During my time in this class, I learned a great deal about this expansive subject. Though very hard and challenging, this class was very rewarding. My High School does not offer many classes that involve critical thinking on a college level. Throughout the course, I realized how extremely interesting chemistry really was. I learned in depth electron transport, equilibrium constants, and thermodynamics. Learning how complex some simple everyday occurrences are was fascinating. The burning of a candle may seem simple from the view of a naked eye. On a chemical stand point, it is complex as a rocket taking off. Everybody knows that if you run an electrical current through water, you will be electrocuted. However, this is only due to the electrolytes dissolved in the water providing a road of positive and negative charges for the current to flow. Pure water does not allow for the flow of a current because there are no electrolytes. To me, learning on such a small scale is more enjoyable than learning on a regular or large scale. The small scale of chemistry affects everything on the regular and large scale. The importance of chemistry is what makes it so
I have always been intrigued by the field of science and that is the reason I pursued the field of Biochemistry for my undergraduate studies. How The Human body works and the different determinants that can affect one's health or a community as a whole have always been captivating to me. I wanted to emerge in a profession that is beneficial for me, my community, and the world I live in. I came to realize through various science courses and health care experiences that a career in health care was the best path for me to outreach my community and the world.
Throughout my school career I have always loved chemistry. In Chemistry there was always a sense that there was more, there was always something new and exciting to be discovered and theories to be proven (or even disproven). Chemistry was the main subject with a real practical aspect to it during school and it is this, along with my genuine fascination with the subject, which fuels my desire to study it further.