Everyone is born with some sort of talent which needs to be developed and practiced. The Honors College offers many great opportunities for students to participate in research, community service, and leadership—all of which help us to enhance our interpersonal skills and prepare us for the job market. My particular area of interest is chemistry: I have always been interested in learning how the human body works, about drug design, and chemistry-mediated drug delivery. I was born and raised in Vietnam where traditional medicines of using herbals, and plant sources for health treatment is practiced widely. I always want to get a chance to do research on medicinal plants to ascertain its efficacy for diseases, and apply into modern medicines or natural health care products. Also, the chemistry courses that I have taken here at GSU have instilled in me a curiosity about the functions of substances that are visible only under the microscope. I feel that participating in the Honors College’s internship programs and advanced research projects will allow me to accumulate good experience, build strong relationships with my professors …show more content…
Joining the Honors College does not prove that I am the best student; rather, it is a way for me to share, participate, learn, and grow. English is my second language, in order to be fluent in English I have learned how to interact with other people, how to do complete tasks with enthusiasm, and perseverance. Effective teamwork and organizational skill are also developed. Mathematic proficiency, and creativity are skills that help me be confident to learn the materials quickly and efficiently. Responsibility, self-discipline, time management, multi-tasking, and patience are what I learned after completing my freshman year at Georgia State. If given the chance to be an honor