Field Assistant Personal Statement

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Biology/Life Sciences – Research Laboratory Assistant, Field Assistant: I am interested in the natural sciences and getting exposed to this career field will be a great opportunity to show me the kind of research that is being conducted now and help me see what kind of research I might be interested in pursuing doing in the future. Starting as an intern will allow experts to show me the ropes and how to effectively work in the lab and in the field. Sustainable Agriculture– I am very interested in biodiversity and the relationship between harvest crops and the things that hinder their success. This interest sparked during my research project on fungi and their symbiotic relationship with other plants, I would benefit from an opportunity to …show more content…

Over my schooling experience I have found outlets for my creativity in flyer design, crafts, and various projects/event planning (homecoming, prom). I have taken leadership seminar, career building, and economics classes all of which I did very well in. With my research on internships in the fashion industry I have read that many internship positions are nowhere near actually designing any fashion, rather it truly being about getting introduced to the industry itself. Through my experience with Honor’s College I got the opportunity to enroll in capstone, and cornerstone seminar classes where I developed skills in leadership, and community service by focusing on developing effective team-building, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. I have mastered time management, academic responsibility, and information literacy through projects, presentations, and public speaking opportunities. I have also had the opportunity to take Interdisciplinary courses where aspects of history, literature, philosophy, art history, religious studies, and communication of different cultures were integrated into my daily