I Want To Be Page 5

It was a slow drive I made countless times, from my home in Murphy, NC, to a not so remarkable building just west of town. Eventually, I could complete the journey without my crutches, but wearing a brace would always be a part of my daily life. I arrived and went through the usual check-in…

My passion for Cyber Security began during my time at Botho University, where I pursued a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Computing, specializing in Network and Infrastructure Management. Throughout my studies, particularly in the modules of Protocols and Internetworking Standard and Managing Network and Hardware, I discovered a keen interest in Cyber Security. I…

All humans seek a happy world and a life filled with warm moments and good health; however, the reality is that life is a series of gains and struggles and we must learn to do the best we can in the face of adversity. One of the most difficult experiences I have ever faced is…

When I immigrated to the United States with my parents at the age of fifteen, I often found myself in drained confidence and isolation due to the lack of friends and communication skills. It was difficult for me to mould my goals and aspiration in the beginning because of the loneliness, stress and fear. However,…

I am [name], a third-year international student at the Human Development and Family Sciences doctoral program at the University of Connecticut. After 25 years of professional work with parents in not for profit sector in Turkey, I decided to involve in more research and applied to UCONN to earn a Ph.D. degree in parent-child relationships….

“Your genetics load the gun. Your lifestyle pulls the trigger” – Mehmet Oz. Billions of people in America suffer from obesity, my family especially, and helping to fight it has become my life mission. The reality of being obese is mortifying, as death constantly lurks in the shadows. The fear of heart disease, diabetes, and…

From an early age, I have always wanted to become the “little man” in the television, such as a beautiful host on the stage, or a calm and objective anchor, or a reporter wearing a military coat holding the microphone and chatting with the farmer in a cold winter … It was these naive-sounding ideas…

Having to ride 30 miles on a scooter with a broken clavicle and excruciating pain to the nearest hospital taught me at a very tender age that basic medical facilities are often a privilege. This has been and continues to be my drive and compels me to provide for my patients to the best of…

My personal goal is to become the first chair of the Pioneer Symphony Orchestra. Despite currently being the second chair cellist, achieving this goal is not an easy task. Since seventh grade, I have admired a talented older cellist who has held the first chair position for two years. My objective is to surpass their…

Living in a town at a country border that is few miles away from an active war zone, witnessing doctors coming from all parts of the country to offer medical help to the injured had my full admiration to the noble job they did and how brave it is to risk your own life to…