Ever since grade school, I knew that I wanted to pursue a field which would be challenging. I wanted my hard work and determination to create something that would benefit others. My mindset was always set towards achieving greater things that no one else could. I first thought of becoming a doctor, an engineer, or a scientist. I wished that I could pursue all three of these fields. Science has always fascinated me. As a child I was always tinkering with machines, trying to figure out how and why these things operate, and what I could do to improve them. One of my earliest memories I have is pulling wires and coils out of one of my dads old radio sets, attempting to determine what exactly creates the sounds and light that emits from these small metal boxes. This habit of mine to open up electronic goods still resonates within me today and probably explains my love for physics and engineering. .
As much as I loved Physics and Engineering, Biology also caught my attention. I found it interesting how humans are capable of building tall skyscrapers, large machines, and even androids but they could not produce a living, functional human being. The mystery of the human body has always intrigued me. Hence, after careful thought and consideration, I decided Biomedical Engineering would be ideal for me to study. It brought together my love for machines and the human body. My interest in this field became a little more personal when my grandfather had an accident a few years back. He fell off his horse, and the tibia bone of his left leg was shattered to pieces. When I first saw him, I thought that he would never be able to walk again. To my surprise, after about 6 months he began to walk again. I couldnt believe it! When I researched more about what the doctors had done for him, I found out that a titanium rod has been inserted to support the bone. Ever since this accident, I was fascinated by how the doctors were able to assess the situation and develop suitable approach.