Biochemistry Personal Statement

When I was little, a pen and paintbrush was always in my hand. I loved to doodle anywhere I could; on walls, floors, and countertops. I couldn’t say my ABC’s or count to 10, but with a box of markers my imagination was endless. In grade school, my teachers couldn't keep me from drawing simple flowers and hearts all over my papers. Until I was finally in a subject that put my skills and talents to use: science.

I love science because it is everywhere, constantly changing, and allows me to be ambitious and search for answers. Every science class has brought a new knowledge, challenge, and understanding. From the synapses of neurons to the evolution of a species, science provides the opportunity for growth and creativity in exploration. My
I have studied a variety of subjects such as animal biology, genetics, comparative vertebrate anatomy, immunology, plant biology, biochemistry, and animal behavior. I have been challenged in new ways to think, when I fail I seek to find new approaches to solutions and remain persistent. Biochemistry was a very difficult course, with may cycles and chemical processes that are very precise and intricate. By repeated drawing of each step I was able to remember and understand the different steps in each process. Through art I was able to comprehend and retain information from my courses by using different colors and drawings to simplify the material. To my surprise, I love helping my fellow classmate understand and learn the material, whether that is writing the step of the Calvin Cycle on a whiteboard or demonstrating how to conduct an experiment in lab, teaching and learning through art has become my new passion. Shifting from a wide array of interests, talents, and studies, my versatility is similar to that of a physician assistant, who has the ability to transfer their skills from one specialty to