Marine Biology Personal Statement

Marine biology has always been a passion of mine ever since I first heard about it when I was four years old. My family has a deep-running connection to the ocean so when they realized how interested I was in science, they suggested marine biology. I loved the concept of studying unknown creatures that sit miles below the surface of our planet that no human has ever seen. I’ve read many textbooks and field guides over the years, which started as an amusing pastime. However, the more I read, the more I became completely and utterly engrossed in the subject which eventually shaped me into what I am today. I’ve been ultimately determined to accomplish my personal and lifelong goal of becoming a marine biologist; willing to go above and beyond any standards in order to achieve this ambition. …show more content…
I would like nothing more to continue my education through ambition and hard work. Marine biology isn’t my only interest, however. I’ve been playing the viola since I started fourth grade and attended in many youth honor orchestras in my area since then. All branches of science have interested me, chemistry and physics being my favorites behind marine biology, respectively. My commitment to marine biology has been lifelong, and I am determined to accomplish the task of being versed in it. There’s nothing I’d like to do more than be accepted into this college and continue to learn valuable information that will be applied in the