As a second year student at the University of Maine, I am currently a double-major in Biochemistry and Microbiology while also pursuing a minor in English. I consider myself a very well-rounded student who is involved in many different and varying aspects within my college atmosphere. I am currently employed at the University of Maine Financial Aid Office which allows me to further my education in a real-world sense in a business sense. As a member of the Honors College at the University, my education is further enriched through the deep intellectual challenges the Honors College has to offer. I am an eager and determined student who seeks to support herself through college by working multiple part-time jobs in order to gain a sense of achievement upon graduation. …show more content…
With a Bachelors and Master’s degree in a field which I love, I will be able to pursue my dream of working and administrating a laboratory. While enrolled at the University, I fell in love with the studies of Microbiology but felt the need to maintain my original major of Biochemistry. My initial major choice of Biochemistry was greatly influenced by my teachers at Foxcroft Academy, George Rolleston and Robert Weber. Mr. Rolleston made Chemistry interesting for me as I eagerly took every course which he offered. By the end of my junior year, I had taken all Chemistry courses offered at Foxcroft Academy and had my mind set upon a college career involving Chemistry as well. During my senior year, I became close with Mr. Weber and also took every course which he had to offer as well; I was inspired by his enrollment at the University of Maine and everything he had accomplished since his departure. His influence urged me to add a Biology aspect to my major, where I finally decided upon
I recently had the opportunity to listen to Addie Kingsland from the University of Washington graduate school talk about her research in DNA mutations, as well as her experience in getting into grad. school. Kingsland started her presentation by explaining how she decided to go to grad school. She explained that she graduated from the University of Utah, and with no plans to attend grad school, she started working at various jobs involving chemistry. After a few years, she decided that she wanted to advance further in her career and applied to University of Washington’s graduate school.
Studying Biology and Chemistry prepared me for further independent study, and my substantial laboratory experience provided me the opportunity to interact with multiple scholars and experts in the field. Within my four years in college, I took pleasure in all my laboratory courses and have benefitted from a broad exposure to different laboratories and scientific techniques and equipment which are vital in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences field. My instructors taught me to look at scientific questions using a systematic approach that will serve me well in continuing my education and throughout my career. Deciding to major in Biology positively molded me into a more confident person and guided me to pursue a fascinating specialty, such as Clinical Laboratory
I am interested in furthering my education because of my deep fascination in biology and how it affects our future. Ever since the first science class I took in 7th grade I knew that the topic would be incorporated in my post-secondary education in some fashion. Having the ability to understand the inner workings of nature and the relationships between molecules, organisms, and the environment have always interested me. I am a senior who is at the top of my class in AP Biology as of now, and the dream of being involved with the subject is beginning to come true. I have been accepted to a university who is #2 in the nation for my major--zoology--and I also have some experience in this field already from a handful of anatomical dissections, macroinvertebrate
in Biochemistry. By seeking out a Ph.D., I plan to work towards employment involving research in the various fields of human health that also combine my academic interest in Biochemistry with my passion for plants. This presents me with two distinct opportunities. Not only could I work directly in the health field by working in pharmaceutical research and development, forty percent of which stems from compounds originally derived from plants, but also indirectly in the field of nutrition through the creation of agricultural practices and the development of genetically modified crops. Altogether, by preparing for professional paths that interest me both academically and branch into my avocational interests, I have developed an educational track that will ultimately transition into a life-long research career.
Every day, multitudes of things are competing for our attention. Billboards line every street, commercials interrupt every enticing program, and our phones are constantly beckoning us to check them. And no, this is not the beginning of another trite piece of literature that is going to complain about how the growth of advertising and technological innovation is the decline of the human race. In fact, I embrace it. The world is changing, and with so much to be involved in, competition for our attention is healthy and necessary to keep things that we want to see accessible.
When I was younger, one of my favorite things to do was to hop in my grandpa’s old, red Chevy pickup and ride down to our family’s farm with him. We would spend all day doing various jobs including scouting crops. Each summer I would spend more time scouting crops with my grandpa. He would share stories about particular growing seasons that he remembered and he shared a vast amount of agronomic knowledge with me. Over time, scouting with my grandpa turned into a passion.
During my first year, I will fulfill my requirements for my biological sciences major by registering for courses focused on general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus, statistics, and physics. As a part of the First Year Writing Seminar, I will register for the Health, Planet, and Evolution course because I want to understand how evolution has had a profound influence on modern day society. Focusing on
Malcolm X once said that "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today". Education will always be the reason why the future continues to extend itself. The Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Academy that I am enrolled in has taught me that all four aspects play a role on many levels of society and have a tremendous impact on the future. With influence from the academy, I have the goal to work for National Aeronautics and Space Administration, famously known as NASA. In order to work for NASA, I have to take small steps to achieve my goal.
My desire to pursue an administration degree stems from my original call to the educational field. From a young age, I knew I loved the atmosphere of the classroom. However, it was not until high school that I truly got to spread my wings on an educational plane. Through organizations such as Key Club and National Honor Society, I was able to work with different community outreach programs and teach and assist at the Union Mission New Life Camp and be a teacher’s aid during College for Kids and Dyersburg Primary School.
Always double check that the classes you take at an online school are accredited so you have the option of transferring to another program later. Biology Student Guide Biology, the science of life, is one of the cornerstones of scientific study. A wide variety of disciplines, including organic chemistry, pharmacology, anatomy and even botany require a solid grounding in biological principles. Since biology is such an important scientific discipline, students must put in a great deal of research and study in order to be successful. Fortunately, there are many resources in the field of biology that students can take advantage of.
As I approach my first year anniversary of graduating college and entering the work force I can't help but reflect on what skills and experiences have helped shape the starting path of my career. One of the major influences in how I work and think goes back to my time working at a small marketing agency and getting hands on experience within the digital realm of marketing and social media. The way of thinking and approaching any job or business goal has been vital in understanding how business works and the how everything you create as content or a product needs to be marketable. As many fellow graduating college students prepare to take the leap this May I can't help but stress that EVERY millennial needs to learn or understand the basic
Graduating from high school, I knew I wanted to attend a university that offered a strong computer science program, a culture of entrepreneurship, and a vibrant school spirit. In many ways, my time at USC has satisfied most of these requirements. At the same time, it has also spurred a shift in my intellectual interests and taught me a lot about what I want out of my undergraduate experience. Consequently, transferring schools will help me transition into the ideal academic environment to fully achieve my goals. Prior to college, I became interested in using technology, especially software, to address social problems—an aspiration I took to USC and one that continues to drive me today.
The journey to Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne was definitely not straight forward. As my senior year in high school commenced about a year ago I was sure IPFW was not where I would end up. I had arranged a plan and was set on pursuing it, but one thing life has taught me is that things don’t always go the way you expect. That is what eventually turned my path around to IPFW—the unexpected. Now that I made it here I am more ready than ever to start chasing after my dreams and accomplishing my goals.
After doing some research and a little bit of self-examination throughout high school, biomedical engineering seemed to be the perfect medium between engineering (my interest and forte) and medicine (my passion). One of my main goals in pursuing a college education is that I want the ability to be in control of dictating what I want out of my life and how I am going to achieve it. Along the way, I want to build up knowledge, skills, and abilities that can help me discover new passions and learn more about myself. Of course, I expect college to be a difficult challenge, and I can already imagine the tireless nights of studying and drinking coffee. Nevertheless, I am fully prepared to accept that challenge and begin putting my best foot forward in excelling in academics and getting involved in the community.
If someone were to ask me what I wanted to study, I would not hesitate and quickly reply biology. A few years ago, if someone were to ask me what area I wanted to specialize, then I would be clueless and be unable to respond; however, after studying biology for several years, I can answer that I want to be involved in biomedical medical research. A semester into college level biology, and 4 years of high school biology, I can finally state that I have a strong interest in biochemistry and cellular biology. Cell Biology is the study of structure and function of the smallest unit of life, the cell, and Biochemistry, is the study of chemical processes within the cell.