Chemistry Career Research Paper

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Like every other teenager in America, it is often hard to think about life outside of education. After going to school for 8 hours a day for as long as I can remember, many of my long-term goals revolve around either education, employment, or, of course, family. Of these goals, my primary goal at this point in my life is to become a chemist, and eventually become one of the top minds in a more specific field of chemistry that I choose. Since my sophomore year, I have been enrolled in a chemistry class. I built up through my school’s series of three chemistry classes until AP chemistry. With nearly three full years studying the subject, I haven’t lost any interest in more complex ideas on the subject. With that in mind, I also realized that working in a lab setting for at least a portion of the time would be much better for me than the nine to five desk job of a computer programmer. For both of these reasons, I have decided that chemistry is going to be the main subject I dedicate my studies to. To continue working towards my goal of being a top chemist, I am attending Washington University in St. Louis for my bachelor’s degree. There I will be double majoring in chemistry and mathematics, allowing me to have a more diverse skillset than if I were to have …show more content…

The more advanced classes there will allow me to make a more informed decision about the specific aspect of the science that I want to focus on for a career. After beginning to narrow down my decision, I will also be able to take on research opportunities at the university. WashU encourages students to take part in ongoing research projects, and have an entire office dedicated to helping students get involved with their professors. With the help of the university, I know that I can get well on my way to the end goal: becoming an exceptional

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