prompt:Describe your intellectual interests, their evolution and what makes them exiting to you.Tell us how you will utilize the academic programs in the college of arts and science to futher explore your interests,your intended major or field of study
Soulmates
Why are ants so small?
Where do germs come from?
Why can't my plant walk?
I asked myself these questions when I was a kid. Finding no logical answer, I resorted to pestering my dad. Poor man always tried to explain but I just didn't understand. My grandmother used to be my heroine. She always had a simple explanation for everything. Growing up in Nigeria, which is well known for its diverse ethnic groups, cultures and traditions, it will come as no surprise to learn that some of the major folklores we have today, originated from my country. In my culture, we had deities which were responsible for punishing children who wouldn't listen to their parents or men who decided to steal for a living. My grandmother was mostly in love with Sango. According to my grandmother, Sango "the god of thunder" ruled the earth and everything in it. She claimed that the plants and insects used to be our equals until they disobeyed Sango, who punished them severely by removing their legs or making them small and insignificant. That was always enough to satisfy my curiosity.
In junior secondary school, I stumbled upon a book in the library called "inquiry into life". Tempted to open this book, I flipped open a random page and began to read. I was hooked by what I read; this book seemed to provide an alternative explanation to what I have always believed. It described the concept of life itself and the evolution of mankind. It was fascinating and thrilling. At that moment, I felt a rush which I had never experienced before. I knew that I was destined to study biology.
Although I had not began to learn biology in school, I always found time out of school, to read the book I found. As I delved deeper into the world of biology, I researched more on certain topics like genetics and read every other book I could find on biology. Getting into senior secondary school, it was only natural for me to excel in this wonderful subject. I joined the biology Olympic team of my school and became very successful. I won various biology competitions and soon became a well known name in the Olympic team.
However, becoming a local champion wasn't enough. I had to aim higher; I had to use this subject which had become so dear to me over the years, to make a difference and impact the world significantly. Studying biological sciences in Cornell University, I believe, is a step in the right direction, in other to nurture my talent and achieve my dream. Biological sciences delves deeper into biology and therefore would help me to increase my intellect and understand better its whole concept and what it represents. "Your soul mate is one who makes life come to life" my father always said. My soul mate is biology and I intend to stick with it.
Soulmates
Why are ants so small?
Where do germs come from?
Why can't my plant walk?
I asked myself these questions when I was a kid. Finding no logical answer, I resorted to pestering my dad. Poor man always tried to explain but I just didn't understand. My grandmother used to be my heroine. She always had a simple explanation for everything. Growing up in Nigeria, which is well known for its diverse ethnic groups, cultures and traditions, it will come as no surprise to learn that some of the major folklores we have today, originated from my country. In my culture, we had deities which were responsible for punishing children who wouldn't listen to their parents or men who decided to steal for a living. My grandmother was mostly in love with Sango. According to my grandmother, Sango "the god of thunder" ruled the earth and everything in it. She claimed that the plants and insects used to be our equals until they disobeyed Sango, who punished them severely by removing their legs or making them small and insignificant. That was always enough to satisfy my curiosity.
In junior secondary school, I stumbled upon a book in the library called "inquiry into life". Tempted to open this book, I flipped open a random page and began to read. I was hooked by what I read; this book seemed to provide an alternative explanation to what I have always believed. It described the concept of life itself and the evolution of mankind. It was fascinating and thrilling. At that moment, I felt a rush which I had never experienced before. I knew that I was destined to study biology.
Although I had not began to learn biology in school, I always found time out of school, to read the book I found. As I delved deeper into the world of biology, I researched more on certain topics like genetics and read every other book I could find on biology. Getting into senior secondary school, it was only natural for me to excel in this wonderful subject. I joined the biology Olympic team of my school and became very successful. I won various biology competitions and soon became a well known name in the Olympic team.
However, becoming a local champion wasn't enough. I had to aim higher; I had to use this subject which had become so dear to me over the years, to make a difference and impact the world significantly. Studying biological sciences in Cornell University, I believe, is a step in the right direction, in other to nurture my talent and achieve my dream. Biological sciences delves deeper into biology and therefore would help me to increase my intellect and understand better its whole concept and what it represents. "Your soul mate is one who makes life come to life" my father always said. My soul mate is biology and I intend to stick with it.