Self Reflection Essay Sample
During my college level education, I have been very intrigued by the field of science. Specifically, the subject which interests me the most is microscopic molecules and organisms. The class that I believe sparked my interest was my second semester of general biology at Paradise Valley Community College. During this class, I was introduced to the intricate details of cells and the idea that microscopic organisms outnumber all other living things on Earth. This class also provided me with information about viruses, which quickly became most interesting topic for me.
Following the general biology course, I took microbiology and became even more interested in microorganisms and the interactions they have with humans to maintain our normal flora, …show more content…
The laboratory section of every science class is the portion I believe I have gained the most knowledge and experience from. I look forward to spending time using the microscopes and equipment to increase my understanding of the detailed world of microorganisms.
Both my general biology and microbiology professors provided me with a solid fundamental understanding of the organisms that have successfully captured and maintained my attention. As a result of my dedication in the classes of these two professors, both offered me a position as a laboratory assistant for the following semesters in each class. During my time as an academic laboratory assistant, I gained a deeper understanding of the information I had learned the previous semester as a student.
As my desire to spend more time in the lab increased, I was offered the opportunity to participate in a five-month internship at Henkel Laboratories by a valued professor who admired my work as his assistant. I spent my time reverse engineering several products using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and High-performance liquid chromatography. I also learned how to accurately document the findings of my personal research to present to my
Following the general biology course, I took microbiology and became even more interested in microorganisms and the interactions they have with humans to maintain our normal flora, …show more content…
The laboratory section of every science class is the portion I believe I have gained the most knowledge and experience from. I look forward to spending time using the microscopes and equipment to increase my understanding of the detailed world of microorganisms.
Both my general biology and microbiology professors provided me with a solid fundamental understanding of the organisms that have successfully captured and maintained my attention. As a result of my dedication in the classes of these two professors, both offered me a position as a laboratory assistant for the following semesters in each class. During my time as an academic laboratory assistant, I gained a deeper understanding of the information I had learned the previous semester as a student.
As my desire to spend more time in the lab increased, I was offered the opportunity to participate in a five-month internship at Henkel Laboratories by a valued professor who admired my work as his assistant. I spent my time reverse engineering several products using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and High-performance liquid chromatography. I also learned how to accurately document the findings of my personal research to present to my