Microbiology Personal Statement

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My start as a Rutgers student was more than I could expect. I have joined a fraternity which has enabled me to pursue many charitable activities. I have also had the opportunity to network and grow by attending symposiums and poster forums. I ended last semester with a 3.3 GPA and plan on raising it to a 3.5 GPA. Each step I have grown to love my school and the education it provides. Especially in the field of science. My love for science began while in high school. I participated in a research program through the Waksman Institute at Rutgers University, as well as, the Bar Code of Life Program sponsored by Marine Costal Bio Labs of San Diego California. From these program I became one of only thirteen high school students in NJ to be published on National Center of Biotechnology Information (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nucest/?term=Dvorak+travaille) and the global project Bar Code of Life. …show more content…
My interests has changed and a need to study Environmental Science emerged in light of a society so engulfed in the problem of climate change. I plan to still purse my interest in Microbiology by pursuing a minor in this field. All of this will climate into one career once I enter the military to serve both my country and my environment as a military Environmental Engineer. To continue these goals I have been applying to as many scholarships as I could to help support my parent’s financial contribution to my education and reduce the debt incurred from loans. As well as myself my parents support two (myself and another) of my four siblings in college with a third soon to also be pursuing his higher education. I know this scholarship will go a long way to keep me on track for the long road ahead. A road I anticipate to be fulfilled with

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