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College Entry Essay

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Moving my whole life to the United States was a special challenge to me. I had to be familiar with life style, environment, education system, culture, and tradition which are different from my country Iraq. Before I moved to the United States, I spent three years in a university in Iraq; however, these years in the university did not help me to get to the college level in the United States. It was like I needed to start from zero. I did not give up because I have a goal to be a doctor. Therefore, I took ESOL classes, passed Texas Admission Test, and now I am in my Junior year.
I am a pre-medical student and my major is biological and physical sciences. My interest in science originated in medical school was for two reasons. The first reason …show more content…

I learned a lot of things in my classes that will help me in my future carrier, especially in science classes, such as Biology, Genetics, and Chemistry. For example, during Genetics lab, I learned how to amplify and extend DNA using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) product, how to use gel electrophoresis to see the migration of DNA particles in the gel, and analysis of unknown drug compound using Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) technique during Chemistry lab. I am trying to keep the class load and work load same each semester. I have been named three times in the dean list. I did a volunteer with Harris Health System. During my volunteer, I learned how to help the patient by guiding them to their appointment room and prepare a wheelchair for patient who cannot walk. Also, I am volunteering with Health Professional Organization. Their volunteer events are related with the medical field, such as volunteer events with Houston Health Foundation, and project C.U.R.E. In addition, I am a member of Scholars Academy which offer scholarship, internship, research experience, and volunteer to their students. Last semester, I got a scholarship form Scholars Academy for my academic excellence. For community service, I am participating in church events that specials to help children who suffer from cancer. I applied for a research program, and I’m going to start this research in

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