Pencil in hand, I aggressively scribbled notes into a large notebook on all there is to know about the orbital cavity of the human skull. I could not get through a day without cracking it open and learning something about human physiology. Reading and questioning the world was my pastime. Even in the wee hours of the night, I would take out a flashlight and peruse my book for information because my curiosity ran rampant; exchanged precious hours of sleep for precious hours of learning.
A simple black, metal, rectangular object became a smaller, more compact extension of my anatomy book. Getting a smartphone in high school turned out to be one of my most crucial assets. With a swipe of a finger or a tap of a button, an endless flow of information cascaded from the screen of the iPhone; access to …show more content…
As much as I enjoyed reading anatomy books, I broadened my horizons and expanded my interests in areas such as political science, crime cases, debates, issues in the economy- you name it, and I read it. These were only a few of the many subjects that I devoured to satisfy my hunger for information and fill my personal library of knowledge. Through research, I opened my mind to current events, and figuratively brought me to places in the world I have never traveled. Recently, the topic “Should we extend the Keystone XL Pipeline to transport more crude oil from Canada into America?” came to mind and mind spun with ideas about the Canadian ecosystem, the shoreline, and the increase in jobs if we extend the Pipeline; concluding that. there are no simplistic answers to solve the abundance of complex questions concerning these issues. You cannot live life to its fullest without analyzing the events occurring around you. My quest for knowledge will always be a strong part of who I am; my desire to learn and use my knowledge to benefit others is an important factor that has helped me to decide to pursue a career in medicine. In my pursuit of information,
A simple black, metal, rectangular object became a smaller, more compact extension of my anatomy book. Getting a smartphone in high school turned out to be one of my most crucial assets. With a swipe of a finger or a tap of a button, an endless flow of information cascaded from the screen of the iPhone; access to …show more content…
As much as I enjoyed reading anatomy books, I broadened my horizons and expanded my interests in areas such as political science, crime cases, debates, issues in the economy- you name it, and I read it. These were only a few of the many subjects that I devoured to satisfy my hunger for information and fill my personal library of knowledge. Through research, I opened my mind to current events, and figuratively brought me to places in the world I have never traveled. Recently, the topic “Should we extend the Keystone XL Pipeline to transport more crude oil from Canada into America?” came to mind and mind spun with ideas about the Canadian ecosystem, the shoreline, and the increase in jobs if we extend the Pipeline; concluding that. there are no simplistic answers to solve the abundance of complex questions concerning these issues. You cannot live life to its fullest without analyzing the events occurring around you. My quest for knowledge will always be a strong part of who I am; my desire to learn and use my knowledge to benefit others is an important factor that has helped me to decide to pursue a career in medicine. In my pursuit of information,