I've always had an affinity towards the maths and sciences. To me, they make sense, but they also pique my interest. The innumerable amount of species in this world, yet even a fly's composition is so intricate and complex. The fact that we share DNA with bananas when there are virtually no physical similarities is appalling. I read that there is enough carbon in a human to produce graphite for 9,000 pencils. Science never ceases to amaze me. The complexity of life is completely beyond my grasp and that is why I intend to major in Biology. As for math- something about numbers soothes me and I ashamed to say I thoroughly enjoy doing my math homework.
For years, I’ve had a longing to do research involving Sport Stacking. A few studies have been done, but my questions remain unanswered. Why are males almost always faster than females? It has nothing to do with strength. Otherwise, I should be faster than these four-foot tall nine-year olds. Does race play a role? Stackers from Asia are dominating the sport. Is it
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My parents emigrated from Colombia, not knowing any English. I grew up speaking Spanish at home and learning English from my surroundings. I, somehow, managed to teach me how self how to write in Spanish when I was in elementary school. I’ve picked up some Portuguese by (or from?) communicating with sport stackers from Brazil. In school, I’ve been learning French since ninth grade. French is something I want to continue pursuing. I’d also like to formally learn Portuguese and ASL. I admire Penn’s foreign language requirement. I, too, believe everyone should know, or at least be able to understand, another language. I also need the extra motivation because I have to stop telling myself that Duolingo is enough to make me fluent. Lindsay Dessing made it aware to me that Penn’s financial aid extends across borders. I would love to study abroad for a few months, somewhere where I can learn from native French or Portuguese