Personal Statement Essay: My Interest In Science

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The fact of the matter is that until recently I didn’t know what I what I wanted to be when I grew up. I didn’t want to make a rash decision in my late teens that would pigeon hole me into a career I would work at for the next 45 years of my life. The problem is that I’ve always been one to have a wide and diverse array of interests.
Throughout my years of high school and at my previous college I’ve gone through several iterations of choosing a major field – first physics, then chemistry, then biology, then art history, then geology. It was a daunting, frustrating experience for myself and my career counselors.
As far as I can recollect, I’ve always had a curiosity for science, art, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It is not surprising, then, that after taking the Strong Inventory Index career assessment, my three highest scores were Enterprising, Investigative, and Artistic. I’ve taken the assessment multiple times and on every occasion have received the same top three scores. It is not surprising to me how these three words can so accurately describe my personality.
My interest in science and my value of independence are perfectly aligned with my high score of Investigative personality. My love for fine art and creativity, along with innovation and design, are evidenced by Artistic as being …show more content…

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