College of Arts and Sciences:
Describe your intellectual interests, their evolution, and what makes them exciting to you. Tell us how you will utilize the academic programs in the College of Arts and Sciences to further explore your interests, intended major, or field of study. (500 words)
At age six, I knew I wanted to become a doctor. At age nine, I longed for an elite education. At age twelve, I knew I wanted to major in biochemistry. At age fifteen, my thirst for knowledge developed at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, as I discovered other areas of study that challenged my curious mind. I found pleasure in completing a difficult physics problem involving Newton's Second Law, as well as reading Nathanial Hawthorne's work and analyzing his true intent. At age sixteen, I could analyze DNA fragments and run a Tolens' test, as my mind explored the realms of research. I researched Metabolic Syndrome in order to better understand the molecular events that contribute to mitochondrial dysfunction during the onset of Metabolic Syndrome. At age seventeen I desired for a post-secondary education that accommodates for my future growth in the science field.
After researching several universities, I found Cornell University's undergraduate program to offer a wide array of opportunities, which can help develop the necessary skills required by today's professional world and promote scholarly growth through the exploration of interests.
I am particularly interested in the Biology and Society department. I know that is department links directly links upcoming research to society. Unlike other colleges, Cornell allows undergraduate students to participate in this department. I believe that through this department I will be able to continue with my passion for research in biochemistry and other sciences, and link my findings to the society efficiently.
Undergraduate research at the College of Arts and Sciences will give me the opportunity to invest myself as a student and a scholar of the medical field by allowing me the freedom to choose academic programs that interest me. I believe with biochemistry I will be able to channel my interests in science, while engaging in research that directly impacted society. I have a strong desire to give back to the society in which I was raised. Researching biochemical processes allowed me link diseases and disorders of today to molecular processes that have been known for centuries. Similarly, Cornell's Life Sciences research provides research which directly influences global issues and benefits the society. Life Sciences research will allow me to participate in theoretical and applied research.
I will be the first from my family to pursue a career in the medical field, and I believe I can make this achievement through Cornell University's undergraduate Biology and Society department and research program. Cornell will allow me to gain the elite education I have desired since age nine, while continuing on the path of accomplishing the goal I set for myself at age six.
Describe your intellectual interests, their evolution, and what makes them exciting to you. Tell us how you will utilize the academic programs in the College of Arts and Sciences to further explore your interests, intended major, or field of study. (500 words)
At age six, I knew I wanted to become a doctor. At age nine, I longed for an elite education. At age twelve, I knew I wanted to major in biochemistry. At age fifteen, my thirst for knowledge developed at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, as I discovered other areas of study that challenged my curious mind. I found pleasure in completing a difficult physics problem involving Newton's Second Law, as well as reading Nathanial Hawthorne's work and analyzing his true intent. At age sixteen, I could analyze DNA fragments and run a Tolens' test, as my mind explored the realms of research. I researched Metabolic Syndrome in order to better understand the molecular events that contribute to mitochondrial dysfunction during the onset of Metabolic Syndrome. At age seventeen I desired for a post-secondary education that accommodates for my future growth in the science field.
After researching several universities, I found Cornell University's undergraduate program to offer a wide array of opportunities, which can help develop the necessary skills required by today's professional world and promote scholarly growth through the exploration of interests.
I am particularly interested in the Biology and Society department. I know that is department links directly links upcoming research to society. Unlike other colleges, Cornell allows undergraduate students to participate in this department. I believe that through this department I will be able to continue with my passion for research in biochemistry and other sciences, and link my findings to the society efficiently.
Undergraduate research at the College of Arts and Sciences will give me the opportunity to invest myself as a student and a scholar of the medical field by allowing me the freedom to choose academic programs that interest me. I believe with biochemistry I will be able to channel my interests in science, while engaging in research that directly impacted society. I have a strong desire to give back to the society in which I was raised. Researching biochemical processes allowed me link diseases and disorders of today to molecular processes that have been known for centuries. Similarly, Cornell's Life Sciences research provides research which directly influences global issues and benefits the society. Life Sciences research will allow me to participate in theoretical and applied research.
I will be the first from my family to pursue a career in the medical field, and I believe I can make this achievement through Cornell University's undergraduate Biology and Society department and research program. Cornell will allow me to gain the elite education I have desired since age nine, while continuing on the path of accomplishing the goal I set for myself at age six.
