My goal is to pursue a career in medical research. To do this, I will attend St. Olaf College next year and earn a bachelor’s degree and major in biology with a concentration in neuroscience. As a medical researcher, I hope to be part of a discovery that will help people with chronic diseases. To achieve this goal, I have worked hard throughout high school and will do the same throughout college. I have taken as many challenging science courses throughout high school, which has helped prepare me for the challenging courses in college I will need to major in biology. I have always been fascinated by science, but I did not decide that I wanted to pursue a career in medical research until my sophomore year of high school. That year, I had a medical condition that resulted in many doctors’ appointments. I saw various specialists, but the appointment with the neurologist fascinated me the most. It amazed me how an MRI of my brain revealed the cause of my unstable ligaments. After the appointment, I was inspired to learn more about the brain and how it functions. This inspiration led me to the idea of a career in medical research. I would like to perform neurological research and hopefully will be able to make a discovery that could improve the life of someone with a …show more content…
Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. At St. Olaf, I will study both biology and neuroscience. One of the main reason I chose St. Olaf is the college’s outstanding biology program. The college has many opportunities for undergraduates to be involved in research, which I believe will help me transition from college to my career. It will allow me to gain valuable experience in my career field before I graduate. Another way I will gain experience at St. Olaf is the many internship and study abroad opportunities the school offers. I believe that St. Olaf is the school best fit to prepare me for my future career in medical