Can someone please help me both proof read and look at the ideas presented in this response. It is for a summer research program and I want to know if I accurately and completely answer the question. I know that the first paragraph is a little bit unnecessary but I feel that it helps me dive right into my goals as presenting them without any background would not feel as natural.
Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
What are your career goals? How do you plan to accomplish those goals? Please state if you are still exploring different careers why those careers are of interest to you? (600 words or less)
Ever since I was Seven years old I have dreamed of becoming an aviator, and flying planes all over the world. However, this dream has little by little been subsiding, almost to the point where I can barely picture myself doing such job. You may be asking yourself how can someone dream of being something for almost their entire life and later feel completely disconnected from pursuing a career in such field? What makes a childhood dream grow voiceless, and unable to keep the older version of that child interested in such career? As simple as it may seem, my answer is simply because of the wonders and boundless opportunities that a career in medicine and research offers. I began to realize that unlike a career in aviation, a career in medicine and research would allow me to live a life committed to learning new things every waking moment of my life. In exposing myself to small research opportunities in my school, I also began to notice that every day I was exposed to something unlike any other day. The small research experiences to which I would expose myself were little by little indulging me in a world of intellectuality and incredible wonders.
Having said this, my long-term goal is to obtain both my PhD and MD degrees with the dream of becoming a surgeon. However, I believe that it is too recent for me to commit to a field such as Neurosurgery or general surgery. This is something that I will allow to unfold with the passing of time as well as my exposure to different specialties. I also know that before embarking on this long and arduous journey I must first complete short term goals. For this reason, one of my short-term goals is to obtain my Bachelors of Science degree in Neuroscience. It is my hope to spend approximately five years completing this degree, as I have also taken on the responsibility of completing my premedical requirements. With the fifth and extra year as an undergraduate student, I plan to enroll in some graduate school courses. This will allow me to enter graduate school better prepared for the many challenges that may await ahead. Following the completion of my undergraduate degree I plan on pursuing my PhD, and spend the next six years conducting high caliber research related to Neuroscience. After this, I plan to take some time off to work and volunteer abroad in order to help individuals have better access to health care in third world countries. Finally, upon my return to the states, I hope to enroll in medical school and continue the life long process of learning the art of medicine.
The reason why Neuroscience sparks such great interest in me is because of the diversity in function that the brain possesses. The brain as well as all the nerves that innervate it have a mind of their own. For this reason, I would like to spend the rest of my life devoted to studying the mechanism behind the function and structure of the brain. Furthering my study in Neuroscience by dedicating a substantial amount of time conducting research related to this field will equip me with the necessary skills needed for a career in the medical field. Likewise, participating in Duke University's Summer Research Opportunity Program will enable me to gain insight into what life as a graduate student would feel like at an earlier time than normal. This will allow me to feel better prepared upon my entry to graduate school as I embark on a life long journey of knowledge.
Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
What are your career goals? How do you plan to accomplish those goals? Please state if you are still exploring different careers why those careers are of interest to you? (600 words or less)
medicine and research instead of aviation
Ever since I was Seven years old I have dreamed of becoming an aviator, and flying planes all over the world. However, this dream has little by little been subsiding, almost to the point where I can barely picture myself doing such job. You may be asking yourself how can someone dream of being something for almost their entire life and later feel completely disconnected from pursuing a career in such field? What makes a childhood dream grow voiceless, and unable to keep the older version of that child interested in such career? As simple as it may seem, my answer is simply because of the wonders and boundless opportunities that a career in medicine and research offers. I began to realize that unlike a career in aviation, a career in medicine and research would allow me to live a life committed to learning new things every waking moment of my life. In exposing myself to small research opportunities in my school, I also began to notice that every day I was exposed to something unlike any other day. The small research experiences to which I would expose myself were little by little indulging me in a world of intellectuality and incredible wonders.
Having said this, my long-term goal is to obtain both my PhD and MD degrees with the dream of becoming a surgeon. However, I believe that it is too recent for me to commit to a field such as Neurosurgery or general surgery. This is something that I will allow to unfold with the passing of time as well as my exposure to different specialties. I also know that before embarking on this long and arduous journey I must first complete short term goals. For this reason, one of my short-term goals is to obtain my Bachelors of Science degree in Neuroscience. It is my hope to spend approximately five years completing this degree, as I have also taken on the responsibility of completing my premedical requirements. With the fifth and extra year as an undergraduate student, I plan to enroll in some graduate school courses. This will allow me to enter graduate school better prepared for the many challenges that may await ahead. Following the completion of my undergraduate degree I plan on pursuing my PhD, and spend the next six years conducting high caliber research related to Neuroscience. After this, I plan to take some time off to work and volunteer abroad in order to help individuals have better access to health care in third world countries. Finally, upon my return to the states, I hope to enroll in medical school and continue the life long process of learning the art of medicine.
The reason why Neuroscience sparks such great interest in me is because of the diversity in function that the brain possesses. The brain as well as all the nerves that innervate it have a mind of their own. For this reason, I would like to spend the rest of my life devoted to studying the mechanism behind the function and structure of the brain. Furthering my study in Neuroscience by dedicating a substantial amount of time conducting research related to this field will equip me with the necessary skills needed for a career in the medical field. Likewise, participating in Duke University's Summer Research Opportunity Program will enable me to gain insight into what life as a graduate student would feel like at an earlier time than normal. This will allow me to feel better prepared upon my entry to graduate school as I embark on a life long journey of knowledge.