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
Yalow’s parents never went to high school, but that never stopped her from attending school (Germain et. al. 2012). Her high school chemistry teacher influenced her decision to head to college...
Ever since I was a little kid I loved the performing arts and I never thought that I would eventually fall in love with science . After an intense and challenging year of Chemistry my sophomore year, I was hesitant and nervous in signing up for my junior year science class. Toward the end of my sophomore year my chemistry teacher, Mr. Bowditch, told me he thought I would do well in Advanced Placement Environmental Science. I was in a state of disbelief because I was struggling trying to get a C in Chemistry and I was thinking how was I supposed to take AP Environmental Science class. After a conversation with my parents, they had persuaded me to sign up and we agreed if i didn't like it or it was too hard I would be able to drop the class.
	I am attending NYU so that I can get a job later in life. I study chemistry and engineering, in the hopes that I can become a chemical engineer.
When I started my undergraduate study at the University of Illinois, I chose chemistry as my major with the intention of becoming a dentist. During my undergraduate year, I gained some invaluable experiences such as working and researching in a nanotechnology lab and exploring different areas of sciences such as Environmental Chemistry and Speech and Hearing Science. I, however, was not mature enough academically and did not achieve enough academic success in order to gain an admission from dental school.
Through Chemistry may be challenging and sometimes require patience to obtain results, attempting to surpass and achieve answers to its challenges is greatly rewarding. It opens doors to a vast number of careers; I have an interest in a number of potential paths, working in oil, or perhaps carry on researching…
In conclusion, I was fortunate enough to understand many important things in life. One of those things is that we do not always begin at the desired start line, but through effort and strong will we can arrive at the desired finish line, where the outcome of our plans and goals reside. In my pursuit of education, I faced many challenges and hardships, but I always viewed them as temporary setbacks not as a finish line. I am certain that an opportunity to study at the UW would help me reach my finish line.
I have always been inspired by the workings of chemistry and mathematics. My studies of these subjects have developed my understanding and have made me pursue my interest in these two topics. I want to take up chemistry as it involves a large amount of mathematics which I value and understand to be challenging, yet very enjoyable, as there is always an alternative route to obtain the answer. Additionally, I am drawn to the course because it is a mixture of all these exacting subjects, forming a degree that is very demanding and stimulating. Chemists are constantly thinking of new ways to produce viable drugs containing different isomers to improve the pharmaceutical sector using mathematical equations. Chemistry is about innovation, applying information to new areas and how to do things better than they were before, the degree appeals to and fascinates me.
For the past few years, my academic interests have been centered around the worlds of science and math; however, I have not always found these topics to be particularly intriguing. In fact, I remember dreading science class in fourth grade when I was first exposed to atoms and the complex realm of science. As I grew older, I developed an appreciation, and then an eventual passion, for the enthralling worlds of science and math because I began to consider the infinite careers and opportunities that they had to offer. Now I am in AP Chemistry, and I wish it was as simple as knowing protons are positive, electrons are negative, and neutrons are neutral, but I have always had a desire to challenge myself and push my knowledge to new levels; it is for this reason that I want
The Crusades was a standout amongst the most conspicuous occasions in Western European history; they were not discrete and immaterial pilgrimages, but rather a persistent stream of marching Western armed forces (Crusaders) into the Muslim world, ending in the creation and in the end the fall of the Islamic Kingdoms. The Crusades were a Holy War of Roman Christianity against Islam, yet would it say it was truly a "holy war" or would it say it was Western Europe battling for more land and power? Through Pope Urban II and the Roman Catholic Church's activities, their proposed inspirations appear to be vague, and even unchristian. Before the Crusades, Urban supported that Western Europe battle for their religion yet all through the campaigns the
Too many thoughts, too many emotions, too much time on my hands. After the very busiest time of my life; nine months of a new job and full time college, I find myself at a point of self-discovery. This is not a sought after self-discovery, however, I am confident it is a needed journey. I have no doubt that earning my BS & psychology has influenced my thoughts. It was a major decision to begin college at 49 the very fall that was host to my 30th high school reunion. After years of convincing myself that I was a lifelong poor student I decided to take a chance and go to school. I have lived my life with an abundant amount of confidence however my ability to perform well in school was one thing that I was confident that I could not do. I have
The various processes and concepts involved in industries responsible for the production of innumerable day to day goods have always captured my fascination. The production and processing of chemicals form the crux of such industries. What started as a fascination has turned into a passion, and the next step in this journey is why i am aspiring towards a Master of Science degree in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING at PENN ENGINEERING specializing in {Specialization}.
Though many people fail to realize it, chemistry is a subject essential to everyday life, due to the fact that it is the branch of science that deals with the identification of the substances of which matter is composed. But what we must understand is that everything in the universe is composed of matter, hence chemistry is necessary in learning more about the world and universe that we live in. There are many careers and fields affiliated with chemistry that people pursue to learn more about the composition of the universe, but for now, let us examine the logistics of three of these careers. These three careers involving chemistry are geochemistry, environmental chemistry, and chemical engineering.
Throughout my school career I have always loved chemistry. In Chemistry there was always a sense that there was more, there was always something new and exciting to be discovered and theories to be proven (or even disproven). Chemistry was the main subject with a real practical aspect to it during school and it is this, along with my genuine fascination with the subject, which fuels my desire to study it further.
I can choose my practicum sites too, which allows me to focus on the area relating to my future career plan. Furthermore, I am attracted by the energy and excellence of the faculty, the diversity and commitment of students, and the extraordinary resources of School and Washington University, I believe this is a good fit for my educational
I was fortunate enough to take Advanced Placement Chemistry. During my time in this class, I learned a great deal about this expansive subject. Though very hard and challenging, this class was very rewarding. My High School does not offer many classes that involve critical thinking on a college level. Throughout the course, I realized how extremely interesting chemistry really was. I learned in depth electron transport, equilibrium constants, and thermodynamics. Learning how complex some simple everyday occurrences are was fascinating. The burning of a candle may seem simple from the view of a naked eye. On a chemical stand point, it is complex as a rocket taking off. Everybody knows that if you run an electrical current through water, you will be electrocuted. However, this is only due to the electrolytes dissolved in the water providing a road of positive and negative charges for the current to flow. Pure water does not allow for the flow of a current because there are no electrolytes. To me, learning on such a small scale is more enjoyable than learning on a regular or large scale. The small scale of chemistry affects everything on the regular and large scale. The importance of chemistry is what makes it so