Throughout my childhood I witnessed the numerous challenges that my mother has had to face from being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age twenty-three. This personal connection with a life changing disease has inspired and encouraged my dedication to studying Biochemistry at the University of Washington. I am motivated to utilize the opportunities provided to me through education in order to improve circumstances for others impacted by such diseases. Her sickness has never kept her back from her dedication or desire to help me, even when she herself needed the most help. As a young adult I understand, admire, and appreciate everything she has sacrificed for me. I wish to reflect the same dedication she has shown to me by vigorously pursuing my studies. I believe that through my chosen field of study I will create a positive impact in the world and help others who may be stricken with disease. My mother’s relentless dedication to provide the best opportunities for me despite facing personal barriers through her disease has influenced the way I view my own education. As a young adult I understand, admire, and appreciate everything she has sacrificed for me. Through this experience I have gained a reflective …show more content…
My desire knowledge, as well as my motivation to help other people has been a catalyst in my decision to pursue biochemistry. Through my hard work I received the President’s Award both school years and the honor to teach my own classes at the college as a Supplemental Instructor. I led three weekly sessions and created my own course material to help students learn the difficult concepts of chemistry and calculus. In addition, this experience also provided me the opportunity to sharpen my own communication skills by interacting with others from various