Dear Clyde Russell Scholarship Committee, I was six when I first learned the hierarchy of colors. In the innocence of my preschool fingerpainting days, I had established them as equals who could ooze effortlessly together to form new vibrant tints—yellow was sunshine and giraffes, white was snowflakes and glass slippers, and black was naptime and burnt toast (my favorite). This ethereal vision was violently overturned when the older, more aware third graders approached me on the swings at recess and noted that my foreign “gross” yellow skin and my black “snake” eyes were the colors of filth and waste. For weeks I walked the house prying my eyes open as wide as I could, hoping that the fashionable, electrocuted look of fear would become permanent, …show more content…
In the span of seven years, I watched my aunt endure the horrific effects of chemotherapy and stomach cancer, one of my grandfathers die of diabetes, the other slowly and painfully waste away from an incurable neurodegenerative disease and muscular dystrophy, and my mother suffer severe symptoms of anxiety. Science, which I had once revered as the more logical, know-it-all sister of Magic, had frustrating limitations and did not possess all the answers. Although I had always been drawn to the clarity of mathematics and mechanism, having made a hobby of taking apart clocks and locks, examining the intricate relationship between their form and function, and putting them back together, I now have added to that curiosity a clear and focused purpose. I wish to apply my interest of the inner workings of all things to specifically that of the body and the mind: I intend pursue biomedical engineering and neuroscience so that, through my research, I may impact starting from a molecular …show more content…
Disease does not discriminate between black and white: in this way, I regard it as is both destructive and unifying, terrible and beautiful. In particular, I am fascinated by engineering as it demands a certain system of thinking, a mode of problem solving that is ever-evolving and is unique to the issue at hand. Memorizing complicating processes and vocabulary words does not remotely guarantee success in engineering, which is what I admire about it. By demanding adept adaptation and original strategies, engineering demands progress. As an engineer, I intend to apply the force of my training towards improving the health and awareness of people so that future generations will not lose the people I have lost, and within hours will be able to approach a problem that scientists today may take years to
Neurology is one of the most unexplored fields in medicine; however, more recently there has been a spike in the amount of research being done in this specialty. This is because people are becoming more interested in neuroscience, including myself. I attended a pre-medical vocational high school, which exposed me to a greater amount of knowledge pertaining to the basics of anatomy and physiology, along with hands-on opportunities in a medical setting. It was here where I realized that I wanted to pursue a career in medicine; however, due to the fact medical field is very broad, I had no set specialty. This changed when I was exposed to the cruel manifestations of Parkinson’s Disease. During, sophomore year of high school, my grandfather passed away due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease. The way that a neurodegenerative disease was able to overtake a person in the manner that it did was shocking, and while it brought me great grief initially, it later intrigued me. I took up an interest in neuroscience and began to do my own research which culminated in various projects and applications throughout the remainder of my time in high school. These experiences have culminated in my decision to work toward a Cell Biology and
I would like to extend both my deepest gratitude for Quillen’s allowing me the opportunity to learn about its medical program in a personal setting with the very amicable and knowledgeable John Riley Wilkinson as well as my humble appreciation towards being considered for a place in the Quillen College of Medicine.
This letter is to inform you that our department will not attend Megan Haertel’s, appeal number 16-032628, telephone hearing scheduled for 12/12/16. We do not wish to protest her claim.
I am honored to be accepted to the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as an undergraduate student for the 2016-2017 academic year. I am thankful for all of the scholarships and grants that you have offered me. I am proud to be recognized for my academic ability and my willingness to succeed, particularly at this great institution. As you may remember from my application, my commitment to community service and academic excellence are ideals that led me to choose MCHPS as my top choice. These ideals correspond greatly to your mission and vision for the College.
I was drawn to engineering by the potential for creativity and an enjoyment of the pursuit of knowledge in science. This course of study did not come easy to me though, and as I worked further through my major, I realized that the rewards for my efforts were not as fulfilling as I once thought they would be. To me, engineering lacks the interpersonal relationships, the person to person interactions, that are prevalent throughout medicine. I want to make a difference in people’s lives first hand, and pass on the same hope that was given to me. Determined to finish what I had started, I obtained my engineering degree and turned my focus toward continuing education in pre-medical science. The values and lessons that I learned as an engineering student have built a solid problem-solving foundation on which I can excel as a medical student and professional. As engineering students, we analyzed mechanical and chemical systems and used our knowledge of the physical characteristics and forces of these systems to predict and prevent potential failures. If a failure was unable to be prevented, a failure analysis would be conducted using a bottom-up approach to compile all the data and determine a cause. These practices are congruent with those in the medical field. At their basis, biological systems are a product of physical and chemical phenomena. As a continuing education student
I would like to file an appeal. On December 8.2016 my primary care physician Dr. Christopher Prihoda sent a referral to Dr. Munir Shaw, of the Memorial Herman Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, due to carpal tunnel. After being assessed Dr. Shaw then sent me to Dr. Lee Pollack for a nerve test for both hands and neck. I had spoken to an Aetna representative as well as a member of Dr. Phrihoda’s staff who stated that in most cases if a specialist sends a patient to a second specialist they are to contact my primary care physician so that a second referral is sent. If I had not been given this information I would have requested the second referral myself. Needless to say a referral to Dr. Pollack was not sent and I received a bill from
I am writing to appeal the decision to dismiss me from Columbia Southern University following Code of Conduct violation. As explained in my apology, I highly regret my conduct of sharing study content on the website. I am deeply saddened and upset by the decision to dismiss me from the university. While I have taken the responsibility of violating the University Code of Conduct, it stresses me that I have to stop my education prematurely.
My name is Kristina D. Jones, I’m writing this letter in regards to my financial aid suspension as well coming back to my school. While attending Norfolk State University, my grades did progress, however I struggled in one class. My G.P.A was 1.9, if I would had actually pass the class, I would still be there. Nevertheless, I’m not the type of person to give excuses for my mistakes. I can only tell you what actually went on and what I have done to further my education. This is my second time applying back to Norfolk State University to gain my aid back. I been
On September 21st, 2016 I received a letter from Dean Kush about charges that I am responsible for. I am aware of the behaviors that took place, but I believe that the decision was made contrary to existing College policy, and I believe the information used to reach a decision was inaccurate or incomplete. I write this appeal letter because I do not believe that the comments I made in the club group chat should be considered harassment. These charges can have a long term effect on my future, and I am very concerned.
I am writing to appeal my academic dismissal from Chamberlain College of Nursing. I understand that I have taken the NR 302 Health Assessment course two times at Chamberlain College of Nursing and have not been successful, which led to my dismissal. Receiving a dismissal letter on October 30, 2015, through my email was not a surprise to me, but I was upset with myself for pain that I caused to myself. This is my fault and I am fully responsible for this failure. I am writing this appeal letter to explain the reason of my failure and to appeal to you to please consider reinstating me for the spring session.
I am writing to you to explain why I am in immediate and dire need for funds that will assist me in continuing my college education at NAU. As a first generation college student, I have always had to rely on FAFSA and other types of financial aid to continue towards my degree and dream of becoming an educator. However, since I have completed my associates towards my degree in my hometown, half of the journey has already been completed. On the other hand, the other half is about to start, where I need not only more monetary funds to pay for university fees and tuition, but living expenses as well. I will be moving from my hometown to near-campus student housing, where there will be food and room
I became captivated by the opportunity to apply my knowledge of the biological and chemical sciences in a way that one day may save a life. Though my interest stems from my experiences, my passion to pursue this field lies elsewhere. Growing up in a family of low socioeconomic status in an area with few sources of acceptable health care, I saw my parents struggle as they aged to provide my siblings and I with a proper education. There were times they would ignore their own illness in order to save funds for an emergency for us. Observing this, I knew that no matter how difficult of a path I picked, regardless if it was pharmaceutical sciences or the medical field, my parents had concurred greater difficulties. Growing under such conditions, I began to realize the disparities in quality of treatments my parents received compared to those who of a higher socioeconomic status. This motivated me to pursue a career where I would be given the chance to offer care to individuals through unbiased views. Of course, there are a plethora of careers that can fulfill this but medicine has presented itself as very unique to me. It promises a lifestyle devoted to empathetic patient care, direct patient interaction, and a boundless opportunity to learn and experience something new. As the end of my undergraduate experience is forthcoming, I look forward to taking on the next phase of my life, endeavoring to join the ranks of tomorrow’s
I am studying to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. I am writing to appeal for my financial aid. I feel a letter was proper because of certain circumstances that occurred during my life that contributed to me withdrawing from Psychology, College prep writing, college prep arithmetic and failing PRN 0374. I began attending Miami Dade College in the fall of August 2006 right after I graduated from high school. I enrolled in several courses which were Psychology, College prep writing and College prep arithmetic.
Today I am writing to appeal the decision made by the registrar with regards to advanced standing credit for PSY103 Health Psychology. I am confident that a fair amount of time and thought was put forward by the registrar in consideration of my case; however I still feel I meet the grounds for advanced standing. I received an email from Benjamin Dougherty informing me that I was not approved for advanced standing on the grounds of:
At the age of ten, I read a book, “Gifted Hands” by Dr. Ben Carson, which inspired and begin to motivate my interest in pursuing medicine as a career because I could identify with his discovery of the joy of reading and his fascination with science. When I was 14, I had an epiphany at the doctor’s office. This event occurred a little after I had finished my final exams in school and the next step was to go to senior high school. But, I thought the preliminary chemistry and physics classes of junior high school were daunting and went on to convince myself that a career in medicine might not be right for me.