Microtia is a congenital deformity where the pinna of the ear is underdeveloped and it is estimated that cases of Atresia/Microtia range from1 to 5 in 10‚000 births in US. Living with a congenital deformity wasn’t easy as a female born in India. I was taught to hide my ears with my long black curls. I struggled my whole life with‚ bullying‚ humiliation‚ and embarrassment. My peers abashed me and they considered me as an alien. I dreamed of putting my hair up like any other girl in a ponytail and
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As a first-generation Latina‚ I will be the first individual in my family to obtain a college degree. I am seeking a degree in fashion design‚ and I believe that I have everything favorable for becoming an expert fashion designer. Throughout my high school experience‚ I have realized that I am immensely adept at drawing and creating various kinds of design‚ ranging from clothing to ceramics. Without the rigorous training from AP classes‚ regular art classes‚ and the support and motivation of my family
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Providing a tangible influence to people’s health is something I find personally stimulating and rewarding. I feel that studying radiography will give me the opportunity to study the body through advanced imaging techniques whilst allowing me to help people. I hope to achieve a career as a radiographer with the NHS in the future and specialise in particular departments using procedures such as ultrasound or X-rays. Therefore I consider this course would be great for me. My AS level choices biology
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My appeal in studying physiotherapy comes from my fascination in learning about the stages of rehabilitation after illness and injury. Physiotherapy would allow me to find myself in so many different situations each day‚ for example treating one patient with a strained gastrocnemius one minute to then treating a patient who has had a stroke and has immobility in their arm the next. This means that I would be faced with challenging situations where I would need to think on my feet to solve problems
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I chose this profession because of how rewarding it will be once I qualify. It’s really good to care for people. That’s something that I’ve always loved to do‚ looking after people. I know‚ going into midwifery‚ that the outcome will not always a be a good one‚ but I believe I have the emotional level of maturity to deal with the highs and lows of it. I have a caring nature to do the job. Communication is key to being a midwife. I will be able to communicate with the women‚ to reassure them. I have
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It was August five two thousand fifteen‚ it was a hot sunny day in Santo Domingo‚ Dominican Republic. On this day‚ my life went upside down. I was moving to my aunt’s house in Manhattan‚ leaving my family and friends behind. It was a hard time for me‚ but I had a clear goal in mind to obtain a medical degree in the city of the world‚ New York. I’m currently enrolled at BMCC pursuing an associate degree in science. I have enjoyed this major because it’s not monotonous. There is always something new
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Choosing pharmacy as a career was a process involving reflection on my life experiences‚ talents and interests. I have seen firsthand all of the good that I can do with the knowledge of becoming a pharmacist. My mom‚ being a pharmacist‚ has been a fundamental influence in my decision to pursue a career in pharmacy. The image of my mom as a pharmacist‚ however‚ is not one of her working in a pharmacy. Growing up I watched my mom manage my grandmother’s medications. She would place them in counters
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My story started when I was a little girl. I was raised by two doctors that I am lucky enough to call my parents. My father is an internal medicine specialist and my mother is a pediatrician specialist. My father usually takes me to the hospital with him and dresses me up in his spare white coat that had his name stitched on it. I was his little assistant‚ and my job was to write down the symptoms that his patients had. I remember asking my parents about their job and what they actually do since
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Being interested in a particular subject always helps one pursue that said subject with more persistence. Science and more specifically health has always been an interest of mine. This translated into school allowing me to be persistent and successful in classes with this subject matter‚ as well as without. The skills I have obtained over the years will most definitely translate to my success as a pharmacist. I plan to use all of my knowledge to help me pursue something that I have a passion for
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I am very excited about applying to ISU. My first opportunity to visit ISU was three years ago when my family and I visited my sister‚ currently a senior at ISU‚ for family weekend. It was exciting to watch the Redbirds win the football game! I completely fell in love with the campus and environment as well. I felt comfortable right away and did not want to leave. Just last year‚ my high school had the opportunity to play at the Redbird Arena for the Basketball State Finals. I enjoyed walking
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