My Major Application Essay

Education is one of my main values, so choosing the right major is critical. I want to study something that interests me and also something I can apply to society to benefit others. Throughout high school, I have excelled in my science courses and enjoyed doing so. They always made me think harder and encouraged me to dive deeper into the information. I really believe I could make a lifestyle out of learning the sciences and one day have a career based upon this information. That is why I have chosen Biological Sciences as my major. The summer following my junior year, I was given the opportunity to attend an organization called Camp Neuro. The camp was a week long, held at the University at Buffalo for high school students that were interested in learning more about the brain. The week included lessons taught by medical students, a brain dissection, speeches from medical professionals, and simulations at The Jacobs Institute in Buffalo. The camp allowed me to realize how many opportunities the medical field has in store for me and that this information is what I want to focus on as I go to college. I was genuinely enjoying what I was learning at the camp and never wanted the week to end. It was a crucial factor in helping me decide on Biological Sciences as my major of choice. Once I knew what I wanted to study, I needed a school …show more content…
I want to apply my academic abilities and interests to help others and to make a difference in the community. My spanish teacher always says, “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” This quote inspires me everyday to work harder to achieve my goals and I know Cornell University will put me on the right path to do so. I aspire to improve myself and my education to its greatest form through new ways of learning. If I am given the opportunity to study Biological Sciences at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences I will not take it for