The focus of The College of Charleston Study Abroad program in Costa Rica is water quality chemistry. We will be collecting water samples throughout the local environment of Costa Rica and analyze them to understand the physical, chemical and biological processes that impact their quality. It is essential to test the quality of water to maintain a reliable and healthy source and limit any issues that would negatively influence human and environmental health. As a chemistry major and someone who aspires to someday work in the health field, it is not only important that a dependable water source is readily available for medical procedures in this country, but also that the water quality is not the cause of any health issues among the population. The course will focus on the collection and the analytical processes for determining pollutants, sources, and fixes for different water types as they impact the local environment. I believe it is essential that I gain the knowledge of the lifestyle, culture, and traditions of those that live differently than myself. …show more content…
The path and prerequisites for medical school place a rigorous schedule on students, however, this program gives us the chance to engage in international learning in a way that has not been available previously. The opportunity to participate in this program will not only allow me to apply my educational skills that I have attained thus far, but also learn valuable skills that can be applied to my future education in chemistry and profession in
After taking AP Chemistry, I knew that I wanted to study chemistry in college. I also have been a very inquisitive person my whole life, wondering why things are and how things worked. My inquisitive nature and love of chemistry is why chemical engineering appeals to me. I am drawn to Biomedical engineering due to its application of both chemistry and biology to solve medical problems. Doing a complete 360, I am interested in art history, because not only do I find art fascinating, but I also find it mesmerizing how artists visually represent and were inspired by the world around them.
Cultures are so diverse throughout the modern world. For many people, the only culture they are around is the one that they grew up in. Despite a personal unawareness of differing cultures, there are other cultures around the world, which are just as foreign to the American culture as americans are to their culture. With that in mind, it is important to try to learn about and understand other cultures that may differ from the culture a person has grown up knowing. This is especially crucial to people who are planning on traveling to an area where the culture could be different.
When you ask somebody why they chose the path they are taking they will usually respond with the sense that they have wanted to follow that path for as long as they can remember, sometimes they lie about this, and sometimes that is the truth. It is not in my case.
Culture is not a fixed phenomenon, nor is it the same in all places or to all people. It is relative to time, place, and particular people. Learning about other people can help us to understand ourselves and to be better world citizens.
I believe that the medical profession is an important and valuable career field and it is very important to the society. I have been fascinated by the workings of life and the complexity of the human body ever since I was young and this has strengthen my philanthropic approach to life, in that I could be trained to help people get better. This, I consider rewarding. I have hoped to develop excellent skills, such as research, communication, teamwork and problem solving. I believe this program will give me the opportunity to further improve these skills and have great chances at professionalism.
I then plan to attend medical school, ultimately to practice medicine abroad in Francophone countries in Africa with Doctors Without Borders. While a chemistry background will provide a solid foundation for the material presented in medical school, there are skills necessary to being a compassionate medical
For this past week, I was an intern for Week 7 of the Harvard Medical School MEDscience Summer Program which offers a total of nine sessions of a week-long summer medical intensives for high school students. 13 students passionate about science, medicine, and healthcare come together from all over the country and even Canada to take advantage of the unique opportunities MEDscience offers. In general, there are very few medical programs in the country gear towards high school students whether it be because of age and education level, laws and hospital policy, or costs. Most of the medicine-related summer programs you can find for high school students are those in which you’d sit in a classroom all day and learn what you could have learned
DOW Chemical was number one on my list of targeted places of employment upon graduation, and I was thrilled when I learned of my internship with this diverse and dynamic company. I want to contribute to their vision to “maximize long-term value per share by being the most valuable and respected science company in the world” by coupling the experience I will gain from this placement along with the knowledge obtained from a college degree. Dow’s values of Integrity, Respect for People, and Protecting Our Planet align with my values. My decision to pursue a career in chemical engineering was piqued in high school while I was taking AP Chemistry.
When I learn about other people’s culture I usually share what I learned with my family and friends. Like Rajveer said in her presentation, we need to educate ourselves and the people around us on other people’s
I have learned from my experience that there is no better place in this world other than this country to learn about new cases or to do a research project or to avail the best treatments to my patients.With the latest technologies and rare cases found here, I wish to pursue my career as an internist in the United States.I have many attributes to contribute to Internal Medicine.My family has taught me the values of hardwork,honesty,dedication and commitment to goals.I am a critical thinker and problem solver and I will deliver all these to my residency program.Each patient is a educator for me and this teaching attracts me to academics and I look forward to being part of an institution that provides a healthy learning environment based on open
My passion for medicine is something deeper than a mere interest in learning the extraordinary functions of the human body. I am completely fascinated to learn gross anatomy, histology, pathology, and the complete medical school curriculum. However, I am more captivated by how the knowledge I will gain in medical school will allow me to perform the lifesaving procedures that physicians are able execute. Although, medicine is not always ideally as I have written, I believe that as a physician I would use my knowledge and my experiences to provide the best holistic care to my patients. My culture, my experiences, and my education will bring a different perspective to the medical field. I aspire to have the ability and knowledge to save a child that might not live, to save a woman that suffers a heart stroke, and to even provide the necessary treatment for a child with a mere cold. Additionally, participating in the Loma Linda Gateway to the Health
Every year, over fifty thousand students apply to medical schools throughout the United States and Puerto Rico with the goal of becoming a physician. Yet, the application process and the do’s and don’t’s are often convoluted on what will be best for each individual student; so students have turned to mentors that have gone through the process to aid them through. Started in 1999, the internet based forum site Student Doctor Network serves as a base for students interested in medicine, from high school through practicing physicians, to ask questions, gain multiple opinions, examine medical data and resources, and share their experience to enable the next generation of physicians.
Learning Chemistry, Maths and Physics never got me tired. I’ve started to experience enthusiastic feelings towards those subjects during my high school as I was acknowledged to proceed with my upper school in science stream. I couldn’t agree more that being a science student is very challenging as it involves critical thinking which relates with the theories and practical. However, after a couple of months of learning, I came to realize that I have been intrigued by those subjects despite the challenging parts of understanding. Hence, I really look forward to further my studies in Chemical Engineering which involves deeper understanding of those subjects.
Chemistry is ubiquitous and its prevalence is evident in everything right from environment, biology and even in technology. It is this versatility, which aids me in gaining insight in every field of science. Being a graduate in Bio-analytical Chemistry and Organic chemistry, my enthusiasm and inclination grew towards quantitative and qualitative analysis of natural and synthetic compounds in research laboratory. It is with this passion, I look forward to unravel the mystics of analytical chemistry through theoretical and practical knowledge. Therefore, I would like to apply for the Doctoral Program in Analytical Chemistry at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth.
In this project we continue to analyze new samples and the baseline data for any trends in high or low levels of chemicals, as well as to keep the Belizean community appraised of any hazards or precautions they should be taking for their drinking water. By collaborating with our Belize community partners, we are able to discuss possible solutions as to better techniques for cleaner water or more efficient solutions to using clean safe drinking water.