I Want To Pursue My Degree In Biomedical Sciences

Being a first generation college student has proven to be difficult, however, that sparked my interest in biomedical sciences. Growing up, my family did not have ample recourses, allowing me to become practical. Fortunately, we did have access to a T.V. and I enjoyed watching educational shows at a young age. I became extremely interested in the Mars rover and would attempt to create my own with objects around the house. As I became older, my love for creating and science continued to grow. I began to attend my grandfather’s lung specialist appointments; I became fascinated with the functions of the heart and lungs. From then I made it a goal to learn as much as I could about those organs though books and online research. Also, while attending college I become interested in
My background in the biological sciences is vast, since I have acquired numerous courses offered in the biology department. Also, while taking a multitude of classes, I was required to do a thesis. While working on my undergraduate thesis I was able to pick up on laboratory skills such a conducting electrophoresis and analysis, prepping cell cultures, and conducting PCR and analysis. As an undergraduate researcher, I was responsible for prepping yeast cell cultures and nutrient broths, reviewing results after each step, having a well written and organized lab notebook, and reviewing results with my advisor. Even though, the research on my thesis did not spark my interest, I enjoyed coming into the lab every day to learn new skills. The failures that I experience while working on my thesis allowed me to understand that research is about a multitude of failed attempts, and successful results yield from hours of work and commitment. This state of mind constantly motivates me currently during my year off from continuing higher