Life is a not just one big picture. No, it is not one specific goal or interest. Throughout my childhood, every morning before my father left from work, he would kiss me on the head and say “work hard and play hard today Anna.” He taught me to try my best in everything that I do, academics, sports, friendships, etc., even if failure was the result. I came to George Fox with a mindset of becoming a Physician’s Assistant one day, so I chose the Biology route, with a Spanish minor. I had it all planned out, I knew where I wanted to go. After three weeks here at school, I am slowly realizing that I might not have everything planned out. I find biology fascinating, but I question whether it is what I am really passionate about. What I do know
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This was an important time in which I discovered my interest in science without even knowing it. My teacher was a tall, lanky man named Mr. Gleave, who also happened to be the Vice Principal. He made my learning experience fun and positive because of his interactive teaching and investment into my understanding in the sciences. We dissected dead squid and did experiments to grow bacteria from our mouths in petri dishes. These classes were what really sparked my interest in biology. Yeah, those are typical high school science experiments, but realizing that our bodies and the living organisms that surround us are so much more complex, it was just mind blowing to me. Mr. Gleave’s passion for science inspired me to want to keep seeking out more information on how things work and why something is the way it …show more content…
This is looking into the anatomic and functional differences of the brain. A large discovery shows that the posterior inferior cerebellar vermis in a normal person’s brain is much larger than a subject with ADHD (Doyle n.p.). It is exciting to hear about medical advances because this is how cures are found and lives are changed.
The cause of ADHD is still unknown but, genes are most likely a contributing factor of the disorder. A person with ADHD is four times more likely to have a relative with the condition as well (Psych Central n.p.). This leaves so much room for growth and improvement on the drugs we have today. It excites me to think that maybe someday, I can contribute to a discovery that will impact thousands of people.
Research in medical advances seems to be an extremely fulfilling role in the today’s world. Although, I question if interacting with a microscope, more than the actual patient will be the right fit for me. ADHD is a rough condition to go through life with, but it is inspiring to read about triumphant situations where the underdog defies all odds. It 's even more inspiring to hear about the process of how the medication or therapy was the defining factor in the success story. I know that in the coming years, more information will be gathered and new discoveries will be made. The idea of being a part of it, diagnosing conditions, working one step at a time to find
This was an important time in which I discovered my interest in science without even knowing it. My teacher was a tall, lanky man named Mr. Gleave, who also happened to be the Vice Principal. He made my learning experience fun and positive because of his interactive teaching and investment into my understanding in the sciences. We dissected dead squid and did experiments to grow bacteria from our mouths in petri dishes. These classes were what really sparked my interest in biology. Yeah, those are typical high school science experiments, but realizing that our bodies and the living organisms that surround us are so much more complex, it was just mind blowing to me. Mr. Gleave’s passion for science inspired me to want to keep seeking out more information on how things work and why something is the way it …show more content…
This is looking into the anatomic and functional differences of the brain. A large discovery shows that the posterior inferior cerebellar vermis in a normal person’s brain is much larger than a subject with ADHD (Doyle n.p.). It is exciting to hear about medical advances because this is how cures are found and lives are changed.
The cause of ADHD is still unknown but, genes are most likely a contributing factor of the disorder. A person with ADHD is four times more likely to have a relative with the condition as well (Psych Central n.p.). This leaves so much room for growth and improvement on the drugs we have today. It excites me to think that maybe someday, I can contribute to a discovery that will impact thousands of people.
Research in medical advances seems to be an extremely fulfilling role in the today’s world. Although, I question if interacting with a microscope, more than the actual patient will be the right fit for me. ADHD is a rough condition to go through life with, but it is inspiring to read about triumphant situations where the underdog defies all odds. It 's even more inspiring to hear about the process of how the medication or therapy was the defining factor in the success story. I know that in the coming years, more information will be gathered and new discoveries will be made. The idea of being a part of it, diagnosing conditions, working one step at a time to find