I would like to work with Dr. Fulks‚ because of the research he has done with regards to gerontology and Alzheimer’s disease. This interests me because now that I am taking an introductory course‚ I see that gerontology would be something I see myself pursuing when I graduate from Barton. I would like to do research with Gerontology because older people interest me and I feel that I will be able to help care for and connect with them. In addition to my passion for helping older individuals‚ my grandfather
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from different backgrounds. I am always eager to learn new skills and can apply myself to difficult tasks in difficult situations. I have also carried out a work placement at a local pharmacy. This experience encouraged me to develop some of the personal skills that I believe are necessary for working as an optician. During the placement I had the opportunity to interact with customers. Through this I learnt how much I enjoy work in which I can offer advice to people‚ and also felt a gratifying sense
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that I did not discover before‚ the simple interest of snapping a shot of these scenes gives me a sense of satisfaction. In addition‚ The experiences have increased my community attachment‚ widened my horizons and exerted a positive impact on my personal growth. I also joined a study tour to Australia during the summer holidays. It certainly broadened my horizons. I spent around three weeks with my host family‚ which gave me an insight into the lifestyles of Australian. The reason why I went to
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Summer Sanders once said‚ “To be a champion‚ I think you have to see the big picture. It’s not about winning and losing; it’s about every day hard work and about striving to meet challenges. It’s about embracing the pain that you’ll experience and not be afraid. I think people think too hard and get afraid of a certain challenge.” It has taken a lot of work to maintain a high-Grade Point Average (G.P.A). I was always told to be humble‚ work hard‚ and to be willing to give back to my community
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“Whap!” A spiraling red dodge ball crashes into my face and suddenly I am awake. The outcries from the eighth-grade girls around me pull me back into the packed room full of 200 middle schoolers. As I look around I realize there is no place I would rather spend my Friday mornings than volunteering with somewhat smelly middle schoolers as a Campus Life leader. Here‚ I discovered my passion for working with middle school students. They helped me discover that I wanted to change my major from Elementary
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opportunities such as Vice-President of Global Affairs in Interact Club‚ Student Director of residence activities at my college‚ and researching and presenting various topics throughout my medical school career. These experiences allowed me to hone my leadership skills‚ ability to perform meticulous research‚ and planning while being keenly observant. I believe that Internal Medicine offers an intellectual platform where I can further master these traits and see a diverse range of patients‚ encompassing
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vulnerable young adults‚ elderly and many with different conditions. My understanding of nursing is that it is a very diverse area. I believe the role of a nurse is to help the patient understand their condition‚ to provide reassurance and to respond to personal needs with relevant treatments in a non-judgmental manner and to respect equality. I understand that this is a complex role and at times will most definitely be
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Personal Statement #1: Explain why you are interested in attending the Coast Guard Academy and what you expect to get out of your four years as a Cadet. Articulate other goals you have established for yourself and your efforts to accomplish them. Give at least one example that demonstrates your work ethic and diligence. (Limit 500 words on a single page). I wish to set high goals for myself. The fact that a small percentage of applicants applying to the USCGA actually get admitted does not deter
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My interest in neuroscience was sparked during my junior year in high school when I attended a series of talks on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with my father who has suffered from MS my entire life. These talks furthered my understanding of my father’s personal struggle with MS and provided my first in depth insight into neuroscience. Combining my firsthand understanding of the financial and emotional burden of debilitating neurological diseases with my newfound love for research lead me to the realization
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I have a strong interest in business management as I was influenced by my family’s business from a very young age. The motivation of choosing this course is that I know my families do not have any business education background and they did it without any stress. Because of the consequence‚ I would like to take this challenge course and be the third generation to take part of my family’s business. This challenging area has always fascinated me to study hard and to graduate from college in order to
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