I am both excited and privileged to be applying to ODU’s speech-language pathology master’s program. My journey to this point has been challenging at times. However‚ each obstacle has been preparation for me to have a successful career in this profession. My life experiences as well as my academic determination will make me a great asset to this program. My interest in speech pathology began when I was 8 years old and in the 3rd grade. At that point of time I had no idea that the woman who was
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Growing up‚ two things in my household were certain: mathematics and baseball. Being the son of a mathematics and statistics professor‚ the subjects themselves were never in short supply; however‚ it was not the immediate exposure of statistics that instilled my love for the science; it was baseball. Every summer‚ my dad was the coach for the legion baseball team‚ and when I myself was not playing‚ I helped keep the book for my dad’s team. Baseball is one of those sports that is incredibly statistics
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Did you know there is over 400 recognized phobias that people have had over centuries of living? The people that have helped recognize these conditions and have aided those who lay victims to it‚ are known as psychologist. Psychologist study behavior and the mind‚ apply their research to each specific case‚ and help patients therapeutically and sometimes medicinally. In order for me to become psychologist‚ I need to do attain a Doctor of Psychology Degree (Psy. D)‚ complete a 1 year internship‚
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Scientific knowledge‚ I believe is crucial if we are to improve the quality of human life and I am consequently pleased that my studies in this area have significantly increased my understanding of both scientific theories and of the human body itself. I view dentistry as a scientific art due to the close relationship which exists between a small alteration of the teeth and a person’s psychological confidence about their appearance as it can have a huge effect on the whole well-being of
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Having been drawn to the study of crime and criminal behaviour at a young age through watching television channels such as the Crime and Investigation Network‚ I have taken a keen interest in pursuing a degree in Criminology. This subject would be an excellent course for me to study at university considering my fascination in topics such as homicide‚ terrorism and violent crime. Crime series such as “Crimewatch”‚ “Killer Kids” and “Death Row Stories”‚ have had me hooked on not only the criminals
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While growing up‚ I have always been goal-oriented. In the classroom I strived to earn top grades. On the field‚ in any sport‚ I worked hard to become the best to help my team. As I look back‚ I see these goals have laid a solid foundation for new aspirations. I am eager to begin working towards future successes. For as long as I can remember‚ I have always wanted to be in the medical field. It took some time to really nail down what exactly I wanted to do though. Throughout high school‚ I
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First and foremost‚ I thank you for this opportunity to be able to express my experience and outlook of the Marylhurst’s Human Studies department. For me to do so‚ I will need to start from the beginning. Before coming to Marylhurst‚ I had only taken a few courses from PCC. Not quite sure on what my calling was. During this time‚ I worked up at Portland VA Medical Center on a neurology general medicine floor. It was through my experience working in geriatrics‚ I found my passion or more that my
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Participating in the Rady Children’s Summer Medical Academy would be a dream come true‚ as well as a huge step on the path that I wish to take into the future. I would be ecstatic to join the SMA because I would like to learn about different opportunities in the medical field‚ to be shown the technicalities and requirements of the job‚ and to be introduced to additional pathways that may lead to the goal that I have set myself. In the future‚ my dream is to become a pediatrician and work with children
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I discovered New York University as I did my research for college. During my research‚ I focused my efforts on the size and location‚ research opportunities‚ and values of my prospective college and New York University appealed to all three categorizes and more. I want to major in biochemistry at the Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology. Specifically‚ I am interested in studying neuroscience. I was born with Erb’s Palsy‚ an injury that damaged a portion of the nerves of my brachial plexus and
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CODE STEMI‚ Heart Institute. I can remember the flurry of nurses and people rushing in a man on a stretcher. I was working with the on-call cardiologist in the cath lab that day‚ and at that moment I saw the most amazing series of events. From the cardiologist being in a composed state of mind‚ to the nurses working with upmost efficiency‚ I saw a man’s life saved. From that moment‚ I knew that medicine‚ and specifically cardiology‚ would become my career. I have dedicated my time in medical school
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