Biochemistry is the Secret of my Future

My academic and research experience at University of Washington helped me realize the importance of health science and that I am suitable to study biomedical sciences. UW is well known for its rigorous health science programs and biology related courses. However, my resolve to do well does not falter a bit when I am challenged with the demanding coursework. Rather than being daunted by the challenge, I feel compelled to expose myself to the vast knowledge of the biology due to curiosity and passion. I thank UW for the hardship because it makes me more determined to go into biomedical sciences.

With the start of medical school, studying basic sciences opened a door to the world enriched with years and years of research. With each passing semester, I gained more knowledge about the biochemical, physiological and anatomical aspects of medicine. The more knowledge I acquired, the more eager I became to apply what I had learnt into clinical practice. Those two years formed the foundation

I believe that one should constantly learn and seek new skills and information since it enhances one’s understanding of the world, provide opportunities, and develop skills. Committed to learning, I am willing to spend the necessary time to cultivate my mind in the quest for knowledge and I achieved this through diligence, perseverance, discipline, and by providing the best work possible in the workplace around me. This ambition to push for excellence would be a beneficial trait to have in the future, for I still strive to put quality into everything I do, even when I do not receive any recognition or praise, and this attitude would help me make rapid strides not only in my academic career but my life overall.

Geoff Colvin, the author of What It Takes to Be Great, once stated “Greatness isn’t handed to anyone; it requires a lot of hard work.” This statement is undeniable because it is proven multiple times in the story, “The Smallest Dragonboy” by Anne McCaffrey, the Duracell advertisement with Derrick Coleman, and the article, “What It Takes to Be Great,” by Colvin himself. Deliberate practice will greatly improve their adroitness on one’s field of profession and perseverance will play a great role on achieving one’s goals. Talent is insignificant compared to determination and meticulous practice. Colvin’s claim on how success is only achieved with perseverance and certitude is indubitable.

“Greatness and nearsightedness are incompatible. Meaningful achievement depends on lifting one's sights and pushing toward the horizon.” This is a quote by Daniel Pink. One can only achieve greatness, once they put in work and time that is acquired. There is a goal that must be set and to be accomplished.

The University of Pennsylvania presents its students with a plethora of possibilities that are unavailable at other schools. Not only does UPenn offer prestige and strong academics, but also a close-knit residential life and a beautiful campus. Moreover, UPenn’s low student-teacher ratio highly appeals to me, for small classes provide more cohesiveness and intimacy than large classes, thus enabling me to excel in my academic studies. The college of arts and sciences provides a interdisciplinary approach to the classic liberal arts education. Gives me strong foundation for medical school. Unique curriculum structure which allows students to customize their education. UPenn also has many benefits that pertain to the major I wish to enter—biochemistry—including

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Whether it is a good or bad way to achieve excellence, everyone still holds some sort of determination. Whether you are at the top of your game and you are the best at what you do, or you are at the bottom and at the worst, deep inside everyone

Biomed Academy at my high school will be the most contributing factor to attain my goal. This academy has changed my perspective about medicine career. I have gained tons of knowledge from BioMed academy in these high school years. This will help me to attain my goal, because the knowledge gained from this academy will help me to be a successful medical professional. The principle of Health Science, Health Science, CNA, psychology, Biology, and anatomy and physiology are classes that prepared me to be an eligible Pre-Med applicant. I have learned from the basic structures of the body to the complex structure of the body, and from classroom to hands-on experience at the rehabilitation center. These years in BioMed Academy will help me to attain

As an undergraduate at Michigan State University, I quickly focused in on Biochemistry as my field of study. I have always favored science classes, but biochemistry broke down the elegance of a biological system into complex chemical reactions; it only took one class, and I was hooked. Although I struggled my senior year with a demanding class schedule and two jobs, my determination and time-management ability allowed me to graduate in a total of three years.

My degree encouraged me to keep abreast of current medical advances and biomedical techniques, providing a strong foundation in human biological concepts and allowing me to explore the aetiology and molecular mechanisms of disease. During the course I was continually mindful of my own end goal of working as a Doctor and sought to ensure

you want to be the best at something, you will have to stay driven and force

With dedication, one can achieve greatness. When one practices enough, they will become good enough to excel past expectations. If one is persistent enough for the right amount of rime, one can reach the goal he has set for himself. The road to success may not always be easy, but that is where the men and the boys are separated.

The term “excellence” is daunting. If you asked me, before I read this book, how I could achieve excellence daily, I would have told you simply: I can’t. Before reading the chapter about the third pillar of leadership, I thought that excellence was something reserved only for great presidents, and people in the military

This same year I also became a certified volunteer for the Coral Restoration Foundation, a charity that grows and implants corals on reefs lacking coral diversity. While volunteering, I was able to use my engineering background and find better ways to work with equipment and tools underwater. In fall 2015, I served The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers as their treasurer and collaborated with an all-male executive board to organize the first ever ASABE regional banquet. In fall 2017, I started a second part-time job working as a Student Liaison for the Office of the Provost. I organize events for Provost Whitten to connect with various student groups around campus and it has been amazing to interact both with Provost Whitten and with the best leaders on this campus. I also served as a recruitment counselor for Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment in fall 2017. Having enjoyed my own sorority experience, I found that serving as a recruitment counselor was truly one of the best things I have done during my time at UGA. I