The discipline of science has been my future aspiration ever since I was young. Science for me acts as a frame to view the world around me. The excitement I feel when discovering how reactions work and how chemicals behave, for example how there is specific amount of iodine requires changes the color of thiosulfate ions, made me envision myself as a chemist. The idea that there are limitless possibilities for beneficial creations for mankind has especially fuelled me to explore chemistry. But, an unexpected and life-changing event happened to me that made my interest in science clearer.
In 2010, I had a major surgery for my pectus excavatum. Being an adventurous youngster while staying at a hospital for over a month, I set out on an adventure everyday on my wheel chair with my IV fluid hanging. My delight in science drove me to the Clinical Pathology Center where I would peek over the window and ask all types of questions about biology, from culturing bacteria, to skin grafting. I learned that you can help someone medically even without becoming a surgeon or specialized doctors. During this time of hospitalization, I was introduced to the field of Biomedical science and medicine. The time I …show more content…
On top of taking four rigorous High Level courses including 3 Sciences and English, I was accepted to the National Honors Society, became one of the junior leaders of Seungil Hope Foundation (ALS), and continued with multiple co-curricular activities such as Model United Nations, Jazz Band, Cross Country and Swimming. Organizing my time to accommodate all these activities was a great learning experience, and I took these challenges. From the choice I made, I was able to learn that it is crucial for me to manage my time wisely, distributing academic and social time realistically that would allow me to focus on my studies and continue to manage my
In 2010, I had a major surgery for my pectus excavatum. Being an adventurous youngster while staying at a hospital for over a month, I set out on an adventure everyday on my wheel chair with my IV fluid hanging. My delight in science drove me to the Clinical Pathology Center where I would peek over the window and ask all types of questions about biology, from culturing bacteria, to skin grafting. I learned that you can help someone medically even without becoming a surgeon or specialized doctors. During this time of hospitalization, I was introduced to the field of Biomedical science and medicine. The time I …show more content…
On top of taking four rigorous High Level courses including 3 Sciences and English, I was accepted to the National Honors Society, became one of the junior leaders of Seungil Hope Foundation (ALS), and continued with multiple co-curricular activities such as Model United Nations, Jazz Band, Cross Country and Swimming. Organizing my time to accommodate all these activities was a great learning experience, and I took these challenges. From the choice I made, I was able to learn that it is crucial for me to manage my time wisely, distributing academic and social time realistically that would allow me to focus on my studies and continue to manage my