<p>Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?</p>
<p>Since I was a child I had a great fascination with science. I remember when I was in elementary school that I started learning about the universe and the different planets. I was amazed at the fact that there is a completely different world far beyond anything that I have ever experienced. All I could think of was the fact that there existed a world composed of so many wonders that I could explore and that I was a part of this fascinating world. In this fascination with the universe and its stars and planets, I would go out every dark night and gaze at the vast array of illuminating stars. In fact, while learning about astronomy in elementary my class took a trip to the planetarium. On my way to the planetarium, I was extremely excited wondering about the appearance of the place. Once I was inside and all the lights were turned off I couldnt believe how amazing the ceiling appeared with every constellation outlined and visible. Although I do not plan to major in astronomy, this experience introduced me to all the wonderful possibilities of science.
As a freshman and sophomore, my science teacher, Mr. Bowman revealed to me the intriguing elements of biology and chemistry. These subjects appealed to me because I was curious about the world and how it functions. They allowed me to perceive the world in a new way; I realized that we all possess immense potential. Indeed, science allows people to not only explore the countless possibilities but also improve life by applying a combination of perseverance, open-mindedness, and diligence. By achieving these characteristics, I have become aware of these possibilities and set out to make them reality. I plan to pursue a career in the science department so that I can apply my curious, logical and determined personality and make a contribution to improve peoples lives.</p>