morouj
Jun 30, 2011
Undergraduate / The children's library was my sanctuary. My wonderland. [7]
done! please tell me what you think :(
Biology is greek for the study of life
to me, it's the study of the most miraculous gift that has ever been bestowed upon us. It is the study of the wonder, beauty and the mystery that is life itself and to study it is to learn humility, responsibility and gratitude and I am grateful for the chance to study it.
I was six when my sister first got diagnosed with leukemia.
My young age did not allow me to fully comprehend the situation.
My parents tried to shield me from the agonising truth, that my sister's life could come to an end.
My mother took it the hardest and decided to stay by my sister's bed, leaving me and my older siblings at home.
The sound of the school bell at the end of the day brought me fear and despair. Sinking my soul back to where it belonged.
It meant that the time to pay a visit to the hospital has come.
Although I missed my sister and mother a great deal, watching my sister's lifeless limb body spread across the bed sheets was an eerie sight for my innocent little eyes. Yet my mother's was far worst. she sat there with tearless hollow expressions un aware of what or who surrounded her. Waiting, hoping for a miracle.
I wandered through the long stretched hallways trying to escape the stench of death, but it followed me everywhere.
The children's library was my sanctuary. My wonderland.
I sat there for hours upon hours. Lost in a timeless warp. jumping from one book to another. swifting through the many colorful pages.
One of those books was an encyclopedia titeled " How the World Works " the moment I held that worn out encyclopedia, was the moment I knew that biology was my calling in life.
Following that I was determined to excel in school, thus I graduated with honors from secondary school (natural sciences path) placing me amongst the top 10 on my class. I passed the medical acceptance test to be on the top 5%. I was also in the gifted and talented students program at my school. I earned my bachelor's degree in accounting . My decision to major in accounting came from my notable mathematical skills. My studies have given me the ability to observe, analyse and solve difficult problems.
I worked as an English teacher for non English speakers. Although I was only self taught. working as a teacher improved my sense of responsibility. It has also taught me patience and understanding.
currently, I work at an Investment group as a financial securities trader.
As I have gained a lot from my previous studies and experiences, Now is the time I answer to my calling.
My desire for studying biology has never disappeared, just temporarily hidden from expectation. I came across a sea of obstacles but they never hendered my efforts to reach my goal.
I am extremely excited at the prospect of being able to study Biology to a higher level and
expanding my knowledge. I am a determined and eager student who would thrive within the
academic and social environments of the university.
done! please tell me what you think :(
Biology is greek for the study of life
to me, it's the study of the most miraculous gift that has ever been bestowed upon us. It is the study of the wonder, beauty and the mystery that is life itself and to study it is to learn humility, responsibility and gratitude and I am grateful for the chance to study it.
I was six when my sister first got diagnosed with leukemia.
My young age did not allow me to fully comprehend the situation.
My parents tried to shield me from the agonising truth, that my sister's life could come to an end.
My mother took it the hardest and decided to stay by my sister's bed, leaving me and my older siblings at home.
The sound of the school bell at the end of the day brought me fear and despair. Sinking my soul back to where it belonged.
It meant that the time to pay a visit to the hospital has come.
Although I missed my sister and mother a great deal, watching my sister's lifeless limb body spread across the bed sheets was an eerie sight for my innocent little eyes. Yet my mother's was far worst. she sat there with tearless hollow expressions un aware of what or who surrounded her. Waiting, hoping for a miracle.
I wandered through the long stretched hallways trying to escape the stench of death, but it followed me everywhere.
The children's library was my sanctuary. My wonderland.
I sat there for hours upon hours. Lost in a timeless warp. jumping from one book to another. swifting through the many colorful pages.
One of those books was an encyclopedia titeled " How the World Works " the moment I held that worn out encyclopedia, was the moment I knew that biology was my calling in life.
Following that I was determined to excel in school, thus I graduated with honors from secondary school (natural sciences path) placing me amongst the top 10 on my class. I passed the medical acceptance test to be on the top 5%. I was also in the gifted and talented students program at my school. I earned my bachelor's degree in accounting . My decision to major in accounting came from my notable mathematical skills. My studies have given me the ability to observe, analyse and solve difficult problems.
I worked as an English teacher for non English speakers. Although I was only self taught. working as a teacher improved my sense of responsibility. It has also taught me patience and understanding.
currently, I work at an Investment group as a financial securities trader.
As I have gained a lot from my previous studies and experiences, Now is the time I answer to my calling.
My desire for studying biology has never disappeared, just temporarily hidden from expectation. I came across a sea of obstacles but they never hendered my efforts to reach my goal.
I am extremely excited at the prospect of being able to study Biology to a higher level and
expanding my knowledge. I am a determined and eager student who would thrive within the
academic and social environments of the university.
