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I remember watching videos about the periodic table on a YouTube channel I still use today called ‘Periodic Videos’ when I was too young to grasp an understanding fully, learning about Newton’s law - how even a simple thing like walking is possible and about orbitals at the start of college. These were concepts that genuinely blew my mind; shaping the way I see the world I experience every day. This is what interests me the greatest, concepts and theories that truly hold meaning from the delocalised electrons in my metal zipper, or the cells making up my finger that I’m typing with. I immensely enjoy the practical application of science, and learning about concepts that no longer seem as complicated but certainly still as astonishing. Curiosity, problem-solving as well as being highly motivated are traits I believe I possess and have refined, accompanied by the need to forever be expanding my knowledge, which I actively try to achieve by keeping up with the latest science news on websites such as ‘New Scientist’ also listening to the podcast ‘The Infinite Monkey Cage’. I am always punctual and independently driven, so would fully maximise this opportunity. However, occasionally I lack confidence; I hope this opportunity would not only gain me academic qualities but …show more content…

I would be grateful for the opportunity to speak to experienced people, gaining knowledge about their path to the career they are in, along with help to develop my research project. This hands-on experience would additionally help me to benefit other young people with a passion for science by providing information about jobs and knowledge which I can

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