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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I have always been a very naturally inquisitive and enthusiastic person‚ especially when it involved disease and the impacts it has on the body as well as society. The recent media attention on diseases in the tropics (such as Ebola and MERS) has only heightened my fascination with disease and I am extremely interested in learning more and entering the field in the future as a scientist. Diseases are rapidly changing and evolving‚ and thus we have having to change our approach to how we monitor‚
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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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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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Why I want to do Dentistry To be the first in my year to need braces‚ I was made aware of the impact such intervention could have. Impressed by how my orthodontist had a vision of what my crooked teeth could become‚ I began to develop an interest in oral health and the ways in which dentists and orthodontists can have such a massive impact on the quality of people’s lives. Work Experience I have undertaken three weeks of work experience at both NHS and private practices. I was particularly interested
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Radiography is a health sector that has not only revolutionised medical diagnosis but has also developed significantly within the digital era. Studying radiography at degree level will allow me to merge my scientific knowledge with my interest in patient care in order to aid accurate diagnosis of healthcare problems and contribute to the wellbeing of patients. A career within the NHS and health sector has been my passion for a long time and the excitement of being within a challenging and dynamic
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I am applying to this course because I want to further my knowledge in the criminal justice system‚ I’m interested in what the consequences of crime are‚ and how they differ from the past. I would like to know the steps it took to get to our current justice system‚ and learn what the future holds for crime and punishment. Also interested in the mind of a criminal‚ why they proceed to commit an act of crime‚ and what drove them to do so. What motivates a criminal and if they are born to be a criminal
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Physiotherapy is not just healing the body‚ but also healing the mind. One element of Physiotherapy that intrigues me is how after a short session a patient can feel transformed both mentally and physically. I aspire to make patients feel valued through showing empathy and commitment to their needs. Since volunteering in Alder Hey Children’s Hospital I have became interested in working within the NHS in areas such as Paediatrics‚ after seeing how the NHS’s core values are displayed. I am inspired
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