Biology Personal Statement

During my walk in Oral Robert University, I have discovered new adventures and paths that lead me to believe Jesus is and will always be the best thing that ever happened to me. In my discipline, which is biology, I have seen and experience many ups and downs, I have heard the mentality of some of my school mates when they tell me their view between biology and Christianity. Thankfully I never doubted about my beliefs. I am thankful I did not mix my knowledge of biology and my faith with Jesus in a way that I would have to stop believing either one. I love biology, but I love Jesus the most. Instead, biology did in fact helped me realize the amazing creation of our God behind every part of science. How do we show that to the rest of biologist out there? It is important to switch the presupposition that goes against or in different ways to Christianity, to ultimately reveal the truth to even those who are strongly opposed to Christ in the scientific world; introducing a Christian Theism world, and finally guide their beliefs and actions towards the living Christ.

Growing up, most kids in my generation had Disney Channel or Barbie Dolls. As I was raised with 6 siblings and cousins and having just emigrated from England, my family did not have ample money to expend on cable or fancy toys; subsequently, I resorted to books. As I read more and more, my interests began to broaden, and my keen admiration and curiosity for how and why things work in certain ways progressed. As I grew older, I realized that science could be used to answer many of life’s most complex questions. Once I was accepted early into The University of Georgia, I declared my major as Biology with a pre-medical intent, deciding to further pursue my curiosity about living organisms. I soon realized that I needed to achieve more, and decided

My academic career is based on the sciences, especially chemistry and biology. Throughout my childhood, I have been greatly exposed to the sciences. My mother was a nurse practitioner in a rural clinic, which was connected to our house. Consequently, the clinic became my playground and the stethoscopes became my toys. Therefore, I was always interested in how the body worked and what affected our health.

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​Ever since I was a child, I have loved science. I learned at a young age to always keep asking questions and to never settle with just simply not knowing something. The thought of how everything works on a molecular level never ceases to fascinate me. I have other interests spanning multiple fields, but none can compare to my love of science. I quite enjoy being in the labs and getting to do experiments to uncover answers that were otherwise unknown to me. It is that curiosity and interest that keeps my fascination towards the realm of science strong.

I am interested in environmental studies as a potential major and want to learn more about this field in a professional setting. Through my Human Evolution, Environmental Science, and AP Biology courses, I have become familiar with ecology and evolution. While the Community-Based Ecology in the Galápagos project looks at these fields from a philosophical standpoint, it will provide me with practical experience and invaluable insights as I decide my major and future career path

Do not panic, Dr. Shah is the best professor! To the spring semester students who are taking Bio190, I think that the course name ‘Bio190’ may be scarier than the actual course! Of course this class is challenging, but it is no different from any other college course! As long as you pay attention in lectures/labs, actively participate and not be afraid to ask questions when topics are unclear, and study/review your notes every night, you will succeed! Dr. Shah’s lectures, notes, and PowerPoints are the best so do not worry, you are in good hands!

Simon, E. J., Dickey, J. L., & Reece, J. B. (2013). Campbell essential biology with physiology (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

NyL Thompson is a 20 year old Junior Social Work major. She attends a Historically Black University. She resides off campus in her own apartment. NyL grew up in a supportive and loving home which consisted of herself, her older brother & sister, her mother, and her step father. When NyL was in the fourth grade she moved from the only home, school, and friends she had ever know and into a new neighborhood and school, she did not understand why her mother would do such a thing and began to become upset at her mother. At the age of fourteen NyL lost her father due to health conditions. For days NyL would not eat, for weeks, and months she would lose focus and find herself thinking about her father, she became depressed. When she graduated from high school she began her journey as a college student. She had never experienced stress levels of this height, and began adjusting her body as it became a “norm”.

My interest in this program will help to expand my knowledge and skills needed in my future career. Applying to biomedical science program will fulfill my interests in biology and medicine through research, knowledge, and the transition to a successful career.

The need for the new changes is something that should had been in place a long time ago. There can be no way society thinks America is being over protective. If this great nation that is called home to more than 300 million people not being alert and ready for anything, it will not be here much longer. The rules that are in place due to the 9\11 acts woke America up…now stay up America!

Natural science has always interested me and has become an important part of my life. I believe that in the honors program, I will be able to discover more about nature and biology than I ever thought possible. Passion is another characteristic that I believe I have acquired for biology. A passion for this field has always been in my soul and it has always been my favorite subject. I wish to uncover the truth and solve mysteries about unexplained scientific problems. I have a great desire and - with the help of the honors program- resources to feed this passion and help me become the best scientist I can be. I have always had a driven nature and have actively participated in sports throughout my entire life. In each of these sports, I am driven to improve and to be the best player on the field (soccer) or course (cross country running). I have often been told that I am a competitive person. I take these comments as compliments. I believe that competition drives me to be a more successful person. Competition is something that has been a huge part of my life and always will be whether it be extra schooling or work. I also believe that not being completely satisfied is a good

During my studies in biology I have been particularly fascinated by the topic of human physiology(…) Biology A-level has not only developed my understanding of human physiological systems further, but has also allowed me to gain fundamental skills that underpin laboratory investigations such as Aseptic technique. Studying psychology has also enabled me to obtain analytical skills; critically analyzing scientific data and carrying out statistical tests, while also refining my evaluation and essay writing skills. I also attended the HE+ medicine course being run at my college. (...)

Since I was a child, catching butterflies and chasing snakes under the rays of the summer sun in my backyard, I have always maintained a passion for wildlife. I love animals, and want to devote my life to studying them and working toward the conservation of the myriad of species that roam the Earth. Thus, in 2015, I contacted a local professor interested in mammal research and asked if I could help in one of his projects over the summer. Dr. Paul Keenlance of Grand Valley State University graciously offered me the opportunity to work with him and a graduate student in the Manistee National Forest. I participated in a field research experience to study the effects of climate change on populations of woodland jumping mice in northern Michigan. I spent the summer trekking through the woods, setting Sherman live traps, and collecting DNA samples from

Biology is the science that studies the nature of life. Unlike others, biology is the closest branch of science to the human way of life. Biology has many specific areas of focus, for example, ecology, entomology, physiology, and molecular biology. In the past, molecular biology was ignored in many laboratories because it requires expensive tools. Until the instruments become cheaper and the chemicals become more affordable, the importance of molecular biology will not rise. In studying entomology and ecology, we can use molecular techniques to help identify the sample. In physiology, we use molecular techniques to track down chemical compounds in the laboratory. These wide varieties of applications of molecular biology is an important reason