Every person has that one epiphanic moment in their lives. I am waiting for mine.
Choosing biology over all other subjects was more of a gradual process that stemmed off from the personal experience that has changed my life considerably.
One day my mother was fine, and the next day she was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was quite a lot to digest as a 13-year-old who was not ready for such a big change.
Honestly, it turned out to be more of a calling for me to read about the disease in general and form a liking towards studying it. I was sure of one decision that I would need to make, though. I had to choose between treating a patient and finding a cure for the disease as a whole.
Everyone requires proof, an assurance to build trust. I have always felt this necessity to avail of authentication, or reasoning of sorts, to all of my ideas and theories ever since I consciously understood how to process my thoughts. One thing which has helped me to get even half a step closer to this pursuit of mine was asking questions.
I knew what I had to choose.
I am currently a sophomore pursuing my bachelor’s degree with a major in animal sciences. A lot of experiences and episodes have shaped my choices and decisions. Throughout my journey of understanding my calling and channeling my passion, a lot of people and books have helped and inspired me.
My inclination has evolved as I was introduced to and exposed to more branches of science. After I started my higher secondary education, I developed a deep interest in genetics as well. I wish to study both cancer and genetics and incorporate other streams of science to find out how a tumor can be prevented from disturbing the normal functioning of a healthy human body.
Over the years I have realized that it is important to develop an interdisciplinary approach when it comes to tackling problems that call for an in-depth study of the issue at hand. I aim to use this approach to its fullest capacity.