What Is The Integrative Nature Of Honors Classes
The integrative nature of Honors classes will allow me to expand my horizons intellectually. Unlike high school, the Honors classes at Penn State Berks create a connection between different fields. Notably, while English 30T is an English discipline, my professors are teaching me how to make connections to between English and Engineering. While the connections may appear irrelevant, they reinforce the development of critical thinking, a skill needed for my field. In addition, the Honors-level work acts as a foundation for many different topics I will learn through my years of Penn State. Particularly, my Honors chemistry class covers in-depth material needed for Biomedical engineering. With the strong basis established early on, the class will
prepare me for harder classes down the road. Through Schreyer’s, I hope to further develop myself intellectual in my Honors-level work.
Moreover, my experiences in research through the Chemical Society has made me more passionate to pursue a MD/PHD track. Initially, through my work in Mrs. Gibb’s Pollen Project, I have been exposed to lab techniques such as working with a complex microscope and classifying different types of pollen. As my lab skills develop more, I know that Schreyer’s is the next step in my pursuit to become a physican-reseacher. Through the research opportunities and Honors Thesis, I can pursue an interdisciplinary thesis between medicine and pollen, a topic I wish to expand upon in my career.
Through my involvement in the Berks Honors Program, I have spoken to Schreyer’s scholars about their travel experiences. From Norway to South Africa, they traveled to many different places outside of the country. Consequently, from listening to their travels, I discovered how they developed a larger global understanding. As a result, I want to build on my limited global perspective to grow as a global citizen. Because of the lack of available opportunities to travel aboard in high school, I am eager to finally travel around the world. Notably, the Honors Coordinator, Doctor Sandy Feinstein, has discussed ideas about study aboard trips for next semester. And, because of my interest to travel abroad, I talked to her about being a part of these future plans. By taking a part of this trip, I will begin to have my own global experiences and act as a “taste” of the travels that Schreyer’s offers, ultimately developing as a member of the global community.
prepare me for harder classes down the road. Through Schreyer’s, I hope to further develop myself intellectual in my Honors-level work.
Moreover, my experiences in research through the Chemical Society has made me more passionate to pursue a MD/PHD track. Initially, through my work in Mrs. Gibb’s Pollen Project, I have been exposed to lab techniques such as working with a complex microscope and classifying different types of pollen. As my lab skills develop more, I know that Schreyer’s is the next step in my pursuit to become a physican-reseacher. Through the research opportunities and Honors Thesis, I can pursue an interdisciplinary thesis between medicine and pollen, a topic I wish to expand upon in my career.
Through my involvement in the Berks Honors Program, I have spoken to Schreyer’s scholars about their travel experiences. From Norway to South Africa, they traveled to many different places outside of the country. Consequently, from listening to their travels, I discovered how they developed a larger global understanding. As a result, I want to build on my limited global perspective to grow as a global citizen. Because of the lack of available opportunities to travel aboard in high school, I am eager to finally travel around the world. Notably, the Honors Coordinator, Doctor Sandy Feinstein, has discussed ideas about study aboard trips for next semester. And, because of my interest to travel abroad, I talked to her about being a part of these future plans. By taking a part of this trip, I will begin to have my own global experiences and act as a “taste” of the travels that Schreyer’s offers, ultimately developing as a member of the global community.