Huxley College Essay About My Career Goals

Writing about my career goals is a struggle, even after a possible eighteen years of thought. Since elementary school I have switched my career goal five times; first I wanted to be an engineer, then a biochemist, then a veterinarian, then a pharmacist, and now, an environmental scientist. Over time, I have realized that they all stem from an urge to use my scientific proficiency to make the world a better place for current and future generations. Now, I cannot think of a better way to do this than to pursue environmental science at Huxley College starting this winter quarter.
My goal is to spend my life studying and lessening the negative impact we as a species have had on the Earth. Despite advancing technologies, I am very concerned about the stresses we have placed on our environment and how they threaten to undo our global infrastructure. I find myself worrying about our future in the face of anthropogenic pollution, climate …show more content…
I have seen that Huxley’s classes clearly reflect the interdisciplinary nature of environmental science, with elements of political science, economics, biology, ecology, oceanography, and chemistry, just to name a few. A well-rounded Huxley education will advance my learning and experience not only in environmental chemistry, but also in those many other fields. If accepted, I will contribute to Huxley and to the field of environmental science by applying my strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills that I developed earning my Associate’s degree. Wherever my skills end up being used, in a classroom, research lab, outdoors, or abroad, being admitted to Huxley would provide numerous essential means by which to refine these skills, so I can best protect human health and contribute to the conservation of our