Cadaver College Application Essay Examples

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Being chosen to attend the field trip to the cadaver lab would be such a privilege. I am extremely interested in this opportunity and feel as though I could grow greatly in multiple aspects. By going on this trip I will obtain a better understanding of each systems that will be presented. During our dissection days we have had during class so far with the cat, cow eye, and sheep brain I was able to better understand each of these structures through dissection. I learn best by applying what I see with all of my previous knowledge to advance my understanding of the topic. For example, before dissecting the cow eye I did not have a full grasp on this structure. After going through the structures hands on I was able to piece together what I was …show more content…

I have been drawn to the field of science from a young age due to my involvement in physical therapy. I began PT first for my hips and then for my knee as well. Since I never slowed down in my training for dance, I had to constantly go to physical therapy so my body could continue with the strain I was putting on it. However, It wasn't until I was able to see my sister's experience with occupational therapy that I realized how drawn I was to this career. My sister, Marissa, cut her hand when trying to cut food in a Tupperware container. At first she thought she was fine, but then she discovered that she had no feeling in her two fingers and was unable to move them. She had to have surgery to repair the tendons that were damaged, then after had months of occupational therapy to retrain her hand. Viewing this whole situation was extremely fascinating to me. I was a constant pest, asking her questions about everything. I became so curious about the anatomy of the human body. Though it was not my hand that went through all the trauma, I lived vicariously through my sister. Seeing the way the occupational therapy was able to help my sister made me want to learn to help other people in the same

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