I chose to pursue Biochemistry at the University of Arizona due to my long term goal to help others. Biology is the science of living organisms which allows me to learn about human health and disease. Chemistry is the study of matter which allows me to understand biological systems and processes. With these two sciences I will be able to apply it to my dream career as a health professional to aid people in need. Both biology and chemistry labs lured me to approach a career with a concentration in science. The experiments and exercises performed in the labs continued to pique my interest as I learned chemical processes, how to properly micropipette, extract protein, and obtain a gene sequence. Throughout my academic career, my biggest worry
