Personal Statement Sample For Penn

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There exists a certain aesthetic in how neurons command these vessels of flesh, the way nervous systems essentially drive humanistic accomplishments, the way occipital lobes process squiggles on a page into comprehensible ideas virtually instantaneously. Much like Benjamin Franklin, who spent his days pursuing intellectual curiosity and philanthropic pursuits, I revere the liberal, humanitarian, and empirical values at Penn, dedicated to intellectual exploration and the curiously famished. With my own undying love for neuroscience, fine arts, and natural sciences, the programs unique to Penn, the BBB (Biological Basis of Behavior) major or the Life Sciences and Management (LSM) program, will undoubtedly spark endearing connections previously …show more content…

At Penn, students are fiercely proactive and innovative; the student-run organization Creative Spaces emphasizes the interdisciplinary dynamics between the arts and sciences, including those of Communication and the natural sciences. Its goal of sealing the traditional dissociation between art and science intrigues me; I am absolutely aching to share this passion. As the captain of an endearing swim team of 30 at my school, I witnessed the influence of mutual love and objective on dedication and growth on intellectual, social, and academic levels. Additionally, in my school’s tutoring service, students collaborate, proofreading written work and aiding in the solidification of various mathematical skills, ranging from the levels of Geometry to Calculus. There, cooperation becomes the paragon of progression. Therefore, I undoubtedly believe the interdisciplinary approach at Penn, combining the conglomeration of students and topics of academia, will lead to monumental leaders and chronicles unbeknownst to us today. One must only consider the world’s first bilateral pediatric hand transplant in July, 2015, right in the heart of Penn and Penn Medicine at CHOP as one of the infinite …show more content…

At length, I would love to contribute my future research on neurogenesis, recovery from brain trauma, and cell regeneration to the field of regenerative medicine. As a member of the team, I envision “fishbowl discussions” between students and faculty alike as we work cooperatively toward solutions for the most sinister of diseases and for controversial connotation of stem cell