FSU Personal Statement

Well I've always dreamed of being a doctor ever since I was a kid. My childhood fantasy of being a doctor and owning my own hospital has never really died, and it's only now that I'm finally able to start seriously looking towards that life goal. Even when I had doubt of being a doctor I would talk to my family and they would be my encouragement of doing great things with my life. Being a first-generation scholar at Langston University really helps me to stay connected to my roots. I have nephews, cousins, and classmates that are looking to me for guidance and understanding. Enrolling at this institution has taught me to never give up and keep working to obtain success. Being in an advanced research during the summer will only keep me connect

The very moment I decide to apply for a master program in biomedical sciences, I have concluded that pursuing a career in biomedical science is my life’s main goal.

As a transfer student, I want to feel California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) such as my home. Being ambassador, it is the best to learn about my school, share my experiences, motivate other students to work towards their goals, look for help if they need, show other students our school's resources, and make others feel special for being part of CSUF.

Essay #1: Describe why you wish to enroll at WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. You should describe any connection you have to southwest Michigan.

The University of Mississippi is a second home to me, but also a place that continually challenges me on a daily basis to be better, to think outside of normal constraints, and to become a more effective leader. Serving Ole Miss as a student, and eventually as alumni, is so rewarding.

Next, science is the light that keeps us out of the dark ages. If science did not evolve, we would have many unanswered questions related to real life, die with terrifying diseases, and starve without hygiene and nutritious food. Because science has an impact on every aspect of our lives, I am eager in exploring this immense field of study and improve society through healthcare. When it comes to STEM field and school, on top of maintaining good GPA and grades, I devote my time well to my extracurriculars. Starting 7th grade, my passion for opting the medical field has strengthened due to my influential pediatrician. This enhanced drastically as I started gaining many volunteering and shadowing experiences throughout high school. As a freshman, I started taking advantage of majority of the opportunities around me like joining HOSA (Health Occupations Students Of America), Steminism, NHS, UPMC Passavant, Senior Living Facility. Covering a wide range of areas in healthcare-- volunteering/shadowing a geriatrician, pharmacist, nurse, surgeon and more-- solidified my aspiration. However, when I think about the medical field, clinical is not the only side. Research plays a huge role in medicine because without this, we would have inadequate knowledge about science and also would not have access to all these sophisticated treatments. Bayer School Scholars Program is a great opportunity for students like me to

After high school, I am going to attend Texas A&M to get an undergraduate degree in public economics and after that I will pursue further education at the Texas A&M Law School. I am going to get a degree in law so that when I graduate I can be a partner in my family's law firm. For the past couple of years I have toyed with the thought of either going to join the marines or being a lawyer but in the end I came to the conclusion that becoming a lawyer was the best bet for me; three generations of my family have done it and I would like to fill their shoes and carry out tradition.

I am grateful to have been able to pick up an application for this summer camp program. I know I will have fun learning all this new material that I can apply to real life. On the other hand, I will become better at peer relations, teamwork, and leadership- which currently I’m working on getting better at, so Camp Med will also help me become a better person in general. This is why Camp Med directors should let me attend this program because I have committed myself to developing into a better person to prepare myself for a career in the medical field. One more reason for why I am interested in Camp Med is because I have a passion for learning about medical related subjects, but Camp Med will allow me to be educated

I first learned and introduced to osteopathic medicine by Dr. John Landrum, the director of the FIU Office of Pre-Health Professions. As I begin my undergraduate career here at FIU, I was concerned about my future prospects and curious about continuing my education after earning an undergraduate degree. My appointment with Dr. Landrum in the office was a very informative session. When I told Dr. Landrum of my interest in the study medicine, first question he mentioned to me was “Are you applying to M.D. or D.O. programs?” I was stunned, because at the time I had never heard of osteopathic medicine and thought that there is only one type of medicine, which is allopathic. Then we further discussed about the values and philosophies behind each

For years, I would talk about how I would become a doctor not knowing what I wanted my specialty to be or how much work it required. It was when I discovered my love and patience for kids, that I decided on becoming a pediatrician just like my doctor. Over the past couple of years, I have come to continuously re-evaluate my career goals. I have found myself willing to choose a career path that is more involved in the care of children; my aspirations lead me towards becoming a pediatric surgeon. I am very eager to help children and the sooner I will be able to, the better. The skills that the Mini-Medical School Program can teach me will help to better accustomed me to a life centered around medicine and helping others. It can help launch me towards a life-long career of helping children medically. My interest in helping children stems from the fact that I could actually save children’s lives. Children that could grow up to lead healthy lives instead of letting their illnesses overcome them. In addition to aiding children medically, I would put my best efforts in trying to find a disease that I could help cure for them. It has also been a dream of mine to someday be able to cure a disease. If presented the opportunity to do so in the future, I would definitely accept in a heartbeat if it meant that I could help children become healthier or save their

My first class at the University of Wyoming had 150 students—more than my entire high school. The first day, however, the professor looked right at me in the third row, and recognized me from my campus visit. “Sarah,” he exclaimed, “Hi! So glad you decided to come to UW.” From that moment, I have always felt like an integral part of the Cowboy Family. This university has a spirit unlike any other, and I am honored to contribute to a legacy so storied and proud.

As a four year member of Student Council and the Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT), I have always been eager to increase my leadership in both. At the end of freshman year I became president of my class and have remained so into senior year, now student body president as well. I lead the weekly student meetings and meet with school administrators on a biweekly basis. For the past two years I planned Homecoming, seeing it as a chance to test my communication and organizational skills. I continued to improve upon these skills when placed on a steering committee junior year for the SALT district-wide dodgeball tournament that raised $2,200 for the Lauren Hill Foundation. Some of my tasks included speaking at local elementary schools, designing the informational booth, and assisting in the raffle and ticket collection. This year, SALT is raising money to build a well in Africa and I look forward to taking a leadership role in this as well.

My choice to attend FIU was one of the easier ones I’ve made so far in my academic career. I was drawn to the university as I felt a sense of community here that has only been further enhanced as a legacy, with both my mother and stepfather having completed their Bachelor degrees at this institution. The relationships and connections my parents were able to build here were a testament to FIU’s ability to bring together people from so many different backgrounds and create a family. I experienced an even greater connection as my stepfather found a lifelong friendship and mentor in an FIU staff member and honored him by making him the godfather of one of my younger brothers. Thus, FIU has been a special part of my life even before college was

With this program my dream of being a neurosurgeon will become a little more obtainable because I will have more experience, foundation, and give me some examples of what it’s like working with patients and in a hospital. I want this opportunity to be ahead of my fellow classmates so that maybe I can graduate early and be the youngest in my field. Since the brain is one of the most important parts of the body the more experience I have the

When I discovered that an application for the ACMC Academy had become available, I decided to take advantage of the opportunity. I have known since the seventh grade that I am interested in the medical field. However, the medical field is very broad, and I was unsure of what direction I wanted to continue into my future. I predicted that being involved in the program would help me navigate through the medical field, and lead me toward a more definite future.