My interest in health sciences has never wavered but grown in adoration for the numerous careers the field has to offer. I know that I belong in this field; the field that is dedicated to improving the techniques and technologies of health care and conditions of life. But exactly where do I belong? The Summer Mentorship Program is an exceptional opportunity in which I have taken interest to so I may further my knowledge in the professions of health sciences.
As a secondary school student, I have prioritized my education by making sure I am always doing my best and broadening my studies in and outside of the classroom. Like all students, I have had moments where I’ve struggled with concepts and assignments but with determination and patience’s I am able to achieve a worthy grade. In my eleventh year, I have chosen to pursue credits in the sciences, a subject I am passionate
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online resources) so that I may succeed in my studies. The rewards of my efforts are shown in the academic achievement rewards I’ve received in ninth and tenth grade and my eighties average earned last semester. The mentorship program is a grand opportunity to expand my knowledge on the sciences, such as health sciences, in a way that my secondary school could not due to the hands-on experience provided at U of T.
The experiences in my life have inspired me to pursue an education in health sciences because I know that the skills and the likes I have developed over time will be an asset in the health care field. The first personal experience that opened my eyes to the extensive and supportive world of health care was the treatment of my grandfather’s cancer where I got a firsthand look at all the different occupations of the medical field dedicated to patient recovery. This had motivated me to volunteer at a local physiotherapy clinic for several