Megann Schmidt 678543 Although choosing a degree seems like a big decision, choosing biology education and biochemistry was not difficult because the decision occurred very naturally to me. I started out as just a biology major, and as I began taking chemistry classes, I very soon realized I wanted to add a biochemistry major as well. Additionally, as time went on, I realized that I think I might enjoy teaching these subjects because I’ve really enjoyed learning about them so much. However, as of right now, I do not actually know what I would like to use my degree for in the future, but I am sure I am pursuing the right degree for a number of reasons. For starters, I have really enjoyed all the biology and chemistry classes I’ve taken at …show more content…
Since I really enjoy animals, I have considered going to become a veterinarian. However, I am also fascinated by the concept of evolution. I think I would really enjoy doing research on the diversity of species, or on other evolutionary based concepts. Therefore, I am greatly looking forward to doing my honor’s research with Dr. Berendzen this coming summer, so I can get a taste of what scientific research is like. I am also strongly considering going into teaching, so to keep my options open I have begun taking those course. I think I would really enjoy teaching biology and chemistry at a middle school or high school level because I have had many teachers who have impacted my life so it would be an honor to have that effect on students of my own. Education is also extremely important to me because I believe the best way to better this world in the future is to give everyone the best education possible, so I am very inspired to try and do my part in that as a teacher. The good part about my current academic state is that I have left many different options open for myself in a field I’m very interested in, so there are plenty of things I could go into and try out if I am unhappy with the one I first