Since I want to either attend the Columbia Pharmacology Graduate Program or pharmacy school, I appreciate the integration of chemistry, calculus, and physics into the biology coursework. I am interested in the Drugs and Behavior course so I can gain insight into my grandmother’s dependence on prescription drugs. She has sadly struggled with back pain for over 40 years. I seek to learn more about medications so I can help others pursue better treatments, protecting them from the pain my grandmother has suffered. In addition, the Biopharmaceutical Development & Regulation course can prepare me for a future career in the pharmaceutical industry. …show more content…
The Amgen Scholars Summer Research Program stands out to me. I hope to work for Amgen one day, possibly in the field of Pharmacovigilance. To maximize well-being, it is important to determine and minimize the adverse effects of therapies.
I believe it is beneficial to be well-rounded in a wide variety of subject areas. This is precisely why I am interested in Columbia’s liberal arts education, a program that will be tailored to my varying interests. I cannot wait to immerse myself in a community where my professors and peers are free to share their unique insights so that I can truly enjoy a multi-dimensional