Personal Reflection

I was very unsure of my major until I was bombarded with questions my freshman year such as “Where do you see yourself in four years?”, “What are you planning on majoring in?” These questions seemed to linger in the back of my mind for my entire highschool career. It wasn’t until senior year, that I realized that biology was my passion. Beekeeping was what initially sparked my interest in biology at a young age. However, health science courses offered at Swain County High also influenced my decision in picking a major. After taking health team relations my freshman year, I was drawn into the health science pathway. Which had a major impact on my education and individual interests. Whether I was dissecting a cow’s eye in anatomy and physiology or learning about the diseases of the human body, I was very constantly captivated in class. I think it was important to learn hands on rather than googling images of what a cow’s eye looks like because of the experience it allowed me to have. Without beekeeping or my health science courses, I don’t think I would have established my

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As I began college, I decided not to choose a major at first. It was not until the beginning of this semester that I declared Biology as my major. I have always been interested in science, and it has always been one of my best subjects. Since I was little, my dream has been to become a doctor. As I have taken more classes, trying to weed out what I do and do not like, I have discovered that sciences are what interest me the most. Currently I have an emphasis in pre-professional studies which means that my major is leading me to attend a medical school after I graduate from Arkansas State University.

This plays into my big dreams and curiosity. Learning is the front-runner on my list of favorites. However, learning about biology has unceasingly had the dearest place in my heart, stemming from my first biology class freshman year. In addition to my passion for biology, I also have a passion for helping people. These two passions go hand-in-hand in my recent discovery of what I really want to do: I want to be a medical scientist. This dream may seem quite far-fetched, but, as it stands, it really is my main goal. This summer, I even worked in the East Tennessee State University biology department, where I even further confirmed my love for biology and working in a laboratory setting. Furthermore, this year, I will step up to become one of the presidents of a club I have held very dear throughout high school due to their dedication to helping the surrounding community, student council. After high school, I have a goal to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In summary, two of my biggest passions are learning and making a

Currently, I am in the process of earning my Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a pre-medical emphasis from Grand Canyon University. Upon graduation, I hope to attend either a medical or physician assistant school. My specific goal in the medical field is still up in the air, however, I am avidly exploring the fields of pathology, oncology, emergency medicine, and surgery. My interest in the medical field was sparked by my human anatomy and physiology class during my senior year of high school. Put simply, my life in high school was rough, and I was completely lost, as far as my career decisions were concerned. I enrolled in a human anatomy course, to fill a hole in my schedule during my senior

My interest in science has been a passion of mine since the start of middle school where I learned to excel and discover new learning opportunities. I choose to major in Biology my junior year, since I have started my undergraduate classes has giving me the pleasure of wanting to pursue a career of working in the medical field.

By the time I entered college, all I wanted was to be a doctor. My pre-medical classes were everything that I could have hoped: engaging, relevant, and exciting. A far cry from the banal boxes to be checked I had been warned about by my high school guidance counselor. My major, Neuroscience, brought me even deeper into the human body, and my Public Health minor gave me a macroscopic view of health to round out my educational experience. I was excited about

This reflection will discuss personal diffidence and how it has influenced my academic studies, including my practice within placement settings. Gibbs reflective cycle (Gibbs, 1998) has been utilised as it illustrates a clear structure for the process of reflection. To conclude this reflection will draw together the themes which have emerged and highlight a clear action for future learning that will be used in order to enhance my future practice.

My academics have always been a strong point throughout my life, but the one subject I've always struggled in was Science. Despite this difficulty I faced towards Science I developed a strong love for the whole subject. For years I jumped between various types of sciences, trying to find what I loved. My first love was astrology, I dreamed of space and then stars. Then I became infatuated with Paleontology, even doing an internship at Dinosaur Ridge where I got first-hand experience of what paleontology would be like. But finally, in my high school biology class, I came across Anatomy and Physiology, and I've been entranced ever sense. I took my schools AP Biology class, and it was the hardest, most demanding class I've ever taken. But I loved the subject, learning about the amazing abilities of the human body, and passed the classes AP test with a 4.

At the start of this semester, I constructed a set of goals to work towards.

Like most eighteen year olds entering college, my plans for the future were not well constructed. I was very successful in high school and loved all of my subjects, so I had difficultly deciding which area of study I wanted to direct my focus. Oddly, I chose biology, the subject that I found most challenging. Despite the intricate and confusing concepts, biology fascinated me. It seemed like the obvious choice even though I wasn't entirely sure what career I wanted to pursue post-baccalaureate.

To achieve these goals I will need a school that can academically challenge me while providing a comfortable environment. That is why I am excited to explore the opportunities Northwestern University has to offer. Not only does the school’s culture fit my values, but its quarter system would allow me to take additional classes in both subject areas to gain a more well-rounded education. It would also allow me to be closer to home.

My goal is to gain a bachelor's degree in biology in order to obtain a career in that field in which I will be financially comfortable as well as being able to help others. I have always possessed a strong interest in science, particularly in the functions of life. From a very young age I have been infatuated with learning about life. My fascination became even stronger when I reached high school and took biology my sophomore year. The biology teacher was also the cross country coach my freshman year so I already knew him and liked him quite well. When I took his biology class I instantly loved it. He taught me so many things I didn’t know and he got me interested in plants. I love going out into the greenhouse and now in my senior year I

The writing I did this semester for Engl 110c has meant alot to me because I was able to pick a topic that has such a huge impact in my life. I was able to do the topic about Navy Wives, which has a huge impact on me. I recently became a navy wife a year ago and my life has changed drastically. I was able to share everything I wanted to about the life of a military wife through my writings, as well as share to my classmates about my topic. I really enjoyed creating my ePortfolio because I could come out of my shell and be me. I made a ePortfolio website that would be for military wives to read. I believe this website would be perfect for any military wife reading it. I was able to give tips and information on what it’s like to be a military wife, how to prepare for deployments and how to stay strong being a military wife.

Introduction: Transitioning from high school to university is a big adjustment for many students. To help with this change, the book “Becoming a Master Student” provides students with concepts that can help them become more successful in their university career. This reflection will outline some of the articles that BMS has that enhances the student experiences not only academically, but also personally.