Wilms Cancer Research Paper

When I was a child, I was diagnosed with a specific form of cancer called Wilms’ tumor. It is a type of cancer that starts in the kidneys and is often found in children. I survived it by going through a surgical process that removed my right kidney and by going through chemotherapy. Growing up, I remember being afraid whenever it was time for my yearly check up. It was important to continuously check and monitor my body through the years in case the cancer came back. I wasn’t allowed to eat certain things, because my only kidney needed to be able to function properly. I felt trapped and restricted by this cautiousness that I had to live by; because of this, I grew up to be someone who wanted to live without worrying about dying. I wanted to …show more content…
I love the amazing feeling of communicating with people in another language, even in cases where I only know simple words: when I went to South Korea last summer, people were delighted when I said, “annyeonghaseyo,” in greeting, and I felt proud even though I was only saying hello. It is invigorating as it is confusing for me to learn about the culture in other countries; when I was in Spain, I was surprised to learn that they do not eat lunch until two in the afternoon. The best feeling is walking around in the streets of an unfamiliar country, just breathing in the air while absorbing new and uniquely different sights. When I’m travelling, I become even grateful for surviving cancer. The world is so beautiful, and when I see more of it, I feel that I am living my life to the …show more content…
Their idea of accounting is usually of the stereotypical accountant, shackled to a desk and filling paper work from 9 am to 5 pm. The reality is that there are different types of accountants, specializing in different areas such as tax, auditing, or consulting. As I’m pursuing auditing, my future job will require me to travel to different client sites, meet new people, and learn how they run their business, so that I may properly verify the accuracy of their financial statements. It’s similar to travelling to another country, meeting new people, and learning their culture. In addition, accounting is called the language of business. If I decide in the future that I want to live in another country, I can easily move and find a job, because all the businesses in the world that want to succeed need accounting. Because of all these reasons, accounting is the major that will help me pursue my passion of travelling the