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STEM Personal Statement

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• Why do you believe that a career or graduate school related to STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) is right for you?
A career in STEM is right for me because my interest in biology could help to improve the well-being of people and advance our country. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics are the overlying foundations needed for the development of every nation. As the world continues to advance, the areas of STEM will forever be necessary in maintaining our modern and convenient lifestyles. Without progression of the STEM field, our world as we know it may deteriorate in the future. I have always aspired to be someone that serves others by solving problems to improve their lives in any way possible. Every …show more content…

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