I plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences and later attend medical or dental school to become a doctor/ dentist because I have always desired to help people and improve the overall quality of life for all people. It is a fundamental belief that everyone deserves to live in the best quality possible, and I aspire to be a part of that. If my contribution can help anyone, my life has a purpose. I have also had a long-standing admiration for biology and the wonders of the human body. Understanding the delicate intricacies of our body's functions is endless and fascinating, and I can almost lose myself in the mountains of knowledge. While I know medicine is a challenging degree to pursue, I have never been one to be afraid of challenges because the challenge is what drives personal growth and self-innovation. I want to go into medicine because it is essential because treatment allows the world to move forward and progress into a better place for everyone. Due to my aspirations in therapy and my identity as a gender non-conforming individual, I want to become a health professional that people like me feel comfortable going to for health needs without fear of being turned away or discriminated against. The contributions I can make in the future will increase innovation and growth in the field of medicine. For a very long time, medicine and dentistry have been rooted in caucasian standards. While modern medicine can be applied to people of color, many factors lead people of color to need treatments different than the caucasian standard. My favorite example is the structural differences in teeth between different ethnicities, such as the shovel-shaped incisors many people of Native American descent possess. Still, only a few dentists know the proper treatment of their teeth. Since I learned this, I have only kept noticing the gaps in healthcare for people of color, and I aspire to contribute to a more diverse healthcare system and help create innovation that can help all different people. Providing good healthcare for everyone and improving the quality of life for all different types of people would be my most excellent satisfaction. Currently, I am very interested in pursuing the field of dentistry because I feel as if dental health is very underlooked in general health. Still, I believe it can significantly improve a person’s quality of life. To have good teeth to eat with is crucial but as well as having a nice smile. The importance of a person being proud of their smile can improve one’s confidence and overall happiness and quality of life. I have always been very artistic inclined and good with my hands, and I believe the art of a smile is not only about us but also aesthetics, for both are essential to a happy and healthy life.

Unseen Boy Sad things for a summer night Black with the moon tints of gold, Laid his cold and scornful eyes. Drowning in sweet sorrows, Holding his heart's golden flower; Orbit quintessence of thought, He fades into the storm. Cling into life by desire, He would be pure in costume, Secrets in all fervent hymns, Lightning, at the barrage of delusion, Wrapping in fog this wild rest, Day and night, with strong array, Hold his white breast with dismay; Wine and folly to these brain— Close his tones at intervals, Black set the veil of silence.

I plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences and later attend medical or dental school to become a doctor/ dentist because I have always desired to help people and improve the overall quality of life for all people. It is a fundamental belief that everyone deserves to live in the best quality possible, and I aspire to be a part of that. If my contribution can help anyone, my life has a purpose. I have also had a long-standing admiration for biology and the wonders of the human body. Understanding the delicate intricacies of our body's functions is endless and fascinating, and I can almost lose myself in the mountains of knowledge. While I know medicine is a challenging degree to pursue, I have never been one to be afraid of challenges because the challenge is what drives personal growth and self-innovation. I want to go into medicine because it is essential because treatment allows the world to move forward and progress into a better place for everyone. Due to my aspirations in therapy and my identity as a gender non-conforming individual, I want to become a health professional that people like me feel comfortable going to for health needs without fear of being turned away or discriminated against. The contributions I can make in the future will increase innovation and growth in the field of medicine. For a very long time, medicine and dentistry have been rooted in Caucasian standards. While modern medicine can be applied to people of color, many factors lead people of color to need treatments different than the Caucasian standard. My favorite example is the structural differences in teeth between different ethnicities, such as the shovel-shaped incisors many people of Native American descent possess. Still, only a few dentists know the proper treatment of their teeth. Since I learned this, I have only kept noticing the gaps in healthcare for people of color, and I aspire to contribute to a more diverse healthcare system and help create innovation that can help all different people. Providing good healthcare for everyone and improving the quality of life for all different types of people would be my most excellent satisfaction. Currently, I am very interested in pursuing the field of dentistry because I feel as if dental health is very under-looked in general health. Still, I believe it can significantly improve a person’s quality of life. To have good teeth to eat with is crucial but as well as having a nice smile. The importance of a person being proud of their smile can improve one’s confidence and overall happiness and quality of life. I have always been very artistic inclined and good with my hands, and I believe the art of a smile is not only about us but also aesthetics, for both are essential to a happy and healthy life.

Have you ever felt so alone, sitting on the hard white concrete in an elementary school in American suburbia, wondering why no other children would ever be your friend? I had many of these thoughts when I first entered kindergarten as a child, just coming from my Chinese preschool, where I was pretty popular and fit in with every Chinese child. I'd say I suffered quite the culture shock. Everything was so different from what I was used to the day plan, lunchtime, recess, and even the other children. I was the only Chinese child at that elementary school, and it was quite an isolating experience; only speaking Chinese with my family and having underdeveloped English skills did not help my ploy of making friends. Everyone looked at me as if I was some yellow freak with pointy eyes unbecoming of their white school. During elementary school, I'd often sit alone and read a book or draw on scraps of paper, for I was too different from the other children. We all grew up with different cultures and different values; we had nothing to relate to each other. Growing up with the outcast mindset was incredibly harmful to me as a child, and as a first-generation Asian American immigrant, my parents had no clue to help me. My family tried to assimilate me into the American atmosphere, but I never had such an interest in abandoning my Chinese identity to be a “true” American. I hold my identity as a Chinese person and an American to the same value, and asking me to abandon one is like asking a fish not to swim. It simply can't be. I struggled for a long time with my identity despite my desire to hold onto both; both sides of my identity always seemed to reject one part of me. White American children would simplify me down to just a Chinese person. While I am ethnically Chinese, I have lived in America for a large part of my life, and the American culture is the one I have been exposed the longest. At the same time, my Chinese friends and family would describe me as an “ American “ just because I lived in America. For a child, it is very confusing and causes many identity crises; I always felt pressured to abandon a part of myself just because someone else had a predisposition to who I should be just because I look a certain way or live in a particular country. Looking back now, I wanna hug that confused child and tell them that no matter who people think you are, as long as you know it is okay. Now I believe that people are more than the shallow surface you see them as. I know what it's like to be dumbed down to a single word, but I know I'm more than that. I like to think my worldview is much bigger than that of a person who has not gone through this experience. I see so much diversity in this world and the uniqueness of every person. I aspire to meet the real person in everyone and open myself to the diversity of the world and its people.

Since middle school, I have carried a burden on my shoulder that I could never seem to shake. For the longest time, I had no name for it. It felt like a parasite sucking out all the energy from my life and soul. I suppose during that time, I was a bit of a lost child; I had no idea who I was and what I aspired to be. My identity contrasts with the definitive version of what the world wanted. After years of crying nights, I finally got a name for my burden, and it was depression. I didn't feel like I had depression; after all, my grades were good, and I thought depression was just a great sadness a person experiences. I was under the common conception that people with depression were just sad people who do nothing with their lives. After living with depression for so long, I got used to the lack of motivation and constant tiredness. The dread of every day and the desire to die to comply relieve me from a monotonous life. In early high school, I could only describe myself as bitter, I had not learned healthy coping mechanisms, and my sadness would leach out of me like poison. I had ruined so many friendships because I couldn't stop my sadness from turning into outward bitterness toward others. I hurt many of my friends and family because I was hurting myself, and I always think back to how sorry I am that I let my pain hurt others. As a high school senior medic in therapy, I can see how depression has impacted not only myself but others, especially my friends and the people I cared about the most. But I think this experience allows me to understand the pain of others better and empathize with their struggles. Not every child who acts out does it through sheer fun, but some may just because the suffering is too much to contain. Having depression also opened my eyes to the whole scope of psychology and mental illness because it proved to me that no one was invincible from mental illness. I wanted to learn as much as possible to understand myself. I found the world of psychology, which was love at first sight. I'm planning to major in biomedical sciences and a minor in psychology so later in life so when I, hopefully, become a doctor, I can be a more understanding and caring person I had so many doctors ignore my depression because of other medical problems I had though I tried for so long to let someone see how much I was hurting. I like to also believe my long-fought battle with depression also taught me to be a person who can cope with the hardships of life and know that even after so long, depression has not beaten me. And if I can beat the darkest version of myself, every other hardship would be a piece of cake. After all, the darkest version of me knows all my weaknesses, and others do not.

Since middle school, I have carried a burden on my shoulder that I could never seem to shake. For the longest time, I had no name for it. It felt like a parasite sucking out all the energy from my life and soul. I suppose during that time, I was a bit of a lost child; I had no idea who I was and what I aspired to be. My identity contrasts with the definitive version of what the world wanted. After years of crying nights, I finally got a name for my burden, and it was depression. I didn't feel like I had depression; after all, my grades were good, and I thought depression was just a great sadness a person experiences. I was under the common conception that people with depression were just sad people who do nothing with their lives. After living with depression for so long, I got used to the lack of motivation and constant tiredness. The dread of every day and the desire to die to comply relieve me from a monotonous life. In early high school, I could only describe myself as bitter, I had not learned healthy coping mechanisms, and my sadness would leach out of me like poison. I had ruined so many friendships because I couldn't stop my sadness from turning into outward bitterness toward others. I hurt many of my friends and family because I was hurting myself, and I always think back to how sorry I am that I let my pain hurt others. As a high school senior medic in therapy, I can see how depression has impacted not only myself but others, especially my friends and the people I cared about the most. But I think this experience allows me to understand the pain of others better and empathize with their struggles. Not every child who acts out does it through sheer fun, but some may just because the suffering is too much to contain. Having depression also opened my eyes to the whole scope of psychology and mental illness because it proved to me that no one was invincible from mental illness. I wanted to learn as much as possible to understand myself. I found the world of psychology, which was love at first sight. I'm planning to major in biomedical sciences and a minor in psychology so later in life so when I, hopefully, become a doctor, I can be a more understanding and caring person I had so many doctors ignore my depression because of other medical problems I had though I tried for so long to let someone see how much I was hurting. I like to also believe my long-fought battle with depression also taught me to be a person who can cope with the hardships of life and know that even after so long, depression has not beaten me. And if I can beat the darkest version of myself, every other hardship would be a piece of cake. After all, the darkest version of me knows all my weaknesses, and others do not.

Technology inspires everyday to make something new and innovative. Looking around technology is embedded into our daily lives and society, without technology our modern lives could not exist. I have love to make thigs such I was a child and art has been a large part of my identity. The ability to make new things is what gives my life meaning and value. One of my favorite technologies to use is 3d modelling and 3d printing. I first got into 3d modelling in the summer of my sophomore year and my life has never been the same. The ability to create what I want was so freeing; 3d modeling used with 3d printing gave me infinite options of what I can do. In the future I aspire to build upon my skills as a 3d artist and help make contributions to new innovations in technology to make the world a better place. I have a large interest in the medical field and new 3d modelling and 3d printing technology is going to make medicine more innovative and open more doors to treatments. There is already developments in the dental field that uses slr 3d printing to make molds of peoples teeth and 3d scanners that can make a digital file of a person's mouth without the use of a alginate mold. Seeing current developments in technology aspire me to become part of that innovation and fuse my 2 passions into something that can truly help lots of people in their lives.

I have always found mental health and psychology interesting and exciting, and maybe I know a little too much. One in four people worldwide will suffer from a mental health problem. Mental health is crucial because it is essential to our overall well-being. Mental health affects how we think, feel, and behave and also plays a role in our physical health. Mental health is essential because it helps people to cope with stress, make choices, and solve problems. It affects our ability to relate to others, work productively, and enjoy leisure time. When our mental health is not good, we may experience many problems. Some of the most common mental health problems include anxiety disorders, depression, and bipolar disorder. Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive worry or fear. Depression is a condition that is characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and difficulty functioning. Bipolar disorder is a condition that is characterized by extreme changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. Many different factors can contribute to mental health problems. These include biological factors, such as genetics or brain chemistry; psychological factors, such as stress or trauma; and social factors, such as poverty or social isolation. Mental health is crucial because it is essential to our overall well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and behave. It also plays a role in our physical health. Many different factors can contribute to mental health problems. These include biological factors, such as genetics or brain chemistry; psychological factors, such as stress or trauma; and social factors, such as poverty or social isolation. Mant sources suggest things you can do to maintain your mental wellness. These include eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and reducing stress. It is also essential to avoid alcohol and drugs and to seek help if you are experiencing mental health problems. I know so much, but I kept doing too little for myself, but I'm trying to get better. For most of my life, I have suffered from depression, and I would push myself toward academic success in hopes of forgetting depression, but that never seemed to happen. I recently decided to finally get help and do the things I would read in the textbooks to better my mental health. Right now, I'm seeking professional help and doing activities that promote wellness, and I think I'm finally getting better.

Since the pandemic started, I've spent time at my home. In many ways, for those first two weeks of social distancing, day-to-day actions didn't drastically change my time. I have always struggled with my mental health. Suffering from severe depression, I always found it challenging to find a reason to keep on going. Before the pandemic, I relied on other people to keep going. Still, the amount of even more minor interactions with friends and schoolmates, I spent a deal of time on FaceTime calls, telephone calls, and Zoom calls, attempting to create some resemblance normality desperately. For some relationships, that was good-especially with my friends and family who don't 't sleep in the country. I was able to reconnect with them within this unexpected free period I was made, and we took a lot to get up with our ways of coping with the world pandemic. But it could only go on for so long before even connecting with others became monotonous. After all, there are only so many things to talk about. So I decided to get a pet. Having a dog was a difficult choice, but I decided it would give me a reason to get out of bed every day. After getting a dog, I became much happier, and knowing a creature relied on me made me happy. Even after the pandemic having my precious pet gives me a reason to work a hand every day to help provide him a happy life. He keeps me company while I study, and his companionship is something I am so grateful for. Feeding him, taking him on walks, and going to the pet store to buy treats are all the small moments that give my life meaning, and I hope he stays with me for many years to come.

I dream of helping people live comfortable happy lives using medicine. I dream of opening my own dental clinic so people can smile with pride. I dream of creating a medical field of acceptance and equitable treatment for all.

I plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences and later attend medical or dental school to become a doctor/ dentist because I have always desired to help people and improve the overall quality of life for all people. It is a fundamental belief that everyone deserves to live in the best quality possible, and I aspire to be a part of that. If my contribution can help anyone, my life has a purpose. I have also had a long-standing admiration for biology and the wonders of the human body. Understanding the delicate intricacies of our body's functions is endless and fascinating, and I can almost lose myself in the mountains of knowledge. While I know medicine is a challenging degree to pursue, I have never been one to be afraid of challenges because the challenge is what drives personal growth and self-innovation. Due to my aspirations in medicine and my identity as a gender non-conforming individual, I I wish for a world where people like me feel comfortable going to for health needs without fear of being turned away or discriminated against. I hope the contributions I can make in the future will increase innovation and growth in the field of medicine. For a very long time, medicine and dentistry have been rooted in caucasian standards. While modern medicine can be applied to people of color, many factors lead people of color to need treatments different than the caucasian standard. My favorite example is the structural differences in teeth between different ethnicities, such as the shovel-shaped incisors many people of Native American descent possess. Still, only a few dentists know the proper treatment of their teeth. Since I learned this, I have only kept noticing the gaps in healthcare for people of color, and I aspire to contribute to a more diverse healthcare system and help create innovation that can help all different people. Providing good healthcare for everyone and improving the quality of life for all different types of people would be my most excellent satisfaction.

I plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences and later attend medical or dental school to become a doctor/ dentist because I have always desired to help people and improve the overall quality of life for all people. It is a fundamental belief that everyone deserves to live in the best quality possible, and I aspire to be a part of that. If my contribution can help anyone, my life has a purpose. I have also had a long-standing admiration for biology and the wonders of the human body. Understanding the delicate intricacies of our body's functions is endless and fascinating, and I can almost lose myself in the mountains of knowledge. While I know medicine is a challenging degree to pursue, I have never been one to be afraid of challenges because the challenge is what drives personal growth and self-innovation. I choose to major in STEM due to my aspirations in medicine and my identity as a gender non-conforming individual, I want to become a health professional that people like me feel comfortable going to for health needs without fear of being turned away or discriminated against. I hope the contributions I can make in the future will increase innovation and growth in the field of medicine. For a very long time, medicine and dentistry have been rooted in caucasian standards. While modern medicine can be applied to people of color, many factors lead people of color to need treatments different than the caucasian standard. My favorite example is the structural differences in teeth between different ethnicities, such as the shovel-shaped incisors many people of Native American descent possess. Still, only a few dentists know the proper treatment of their teeth. Since I learned this, I have only kept noticing the gaps in healthcare for people of color, and I aspire to contribute to a more diverse healthcare system and help create innovation that can help all different people. Providing good healthcare for everyone and improving the quality of life for all different types of people would be my most excellent satisfaction.

I plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences and later attend medical or dental school to become a doctor/ dentist because I have always desired to help people and improve the overall quality of life for all people. It is a fundamental belief that everyone deserves to live in the best quality possible, and I aspire to be a part of that. If my contribution can help anyone, my life has a purpose. I have also had a long-standing admiration for biology and the wonders of the human body. Understanding the delicate intricacies of our body's functions is endless and fascinating, and I can almost lose myself in the mountains of knowledge. While I know medicine is a challenging degree to pursue, I have never been one to be afraid of challenges because the challenge is what drives personal growth and self-innovation. Having a higher education would allow me to make a world and better place and improve the lives of people. I am compassionate about the well being of other and a higher education would allow me to fulfill my goals. Due to my aspirations in medicine and my identity as a gender non-conforming individual, I want to become a health professional that people like me feel comfortable going to for health needs without fear of being turned away or discriminated against. I hope the contributions I can make in the future will increase innovation and growth in the field of medicine. For a very long time, medicine and dentistry have been rooted in caucasian standards. While modern medicine can be applied to people of color, many factors lead people of color to need treatments different than the caucasian standard. My favorite example is the structural differences in teeth between different ethnicities, such as the shovel-shaped incisors many people of Native American descent possess. Still, only a few dentists know the proper treatment of their teeth. Since I learned this, I have only kept noticing the gaps in healthcare for people of color, and I aspire to contribute to a more diverse healthcare system and help create innovation that can help all different people. Providing good healthcare for everyone and improving the quality of life for all different types of people would be my most excellent satisfaction.

I plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences and later attend medical or dental school to become a doctor/ dentist because I have always desired to help people and improve the overall quality of life for all people. It is a fundamental belief that everyone deserves to live in the best quality possible, and I aspire to be a part of that. If my contribution can help anyone, my life has a purpose. I have also had a long-standing admiration for biology and the wonders of the human body. Understanding the delicate intricacies of our body's functions is endless and fascinating, and I can almost lose myself in the mountains of knowledge. While I know medicine is a challenging degree to pursue, I have never been one to be afraid of challenges because the challenge is what drives personal growth and self-innovation. Due to my aspirations in medicine and my identity as a gender non-conforming individual, I want to become a health professional that people like me feel comfortable going to for health needs without fear of being turned away or discriminated against. I hope the contributions I can make in the future will increase innovation and growth in the field of medicine. For a very long time, medicine and dentistry have been rooted in caucasian standards. While modern medicine can be applied to people of color, many factors lead people of color to need treatments different than the caucasian standard. My favorite example is the structural differences in teeth between different ethnicities, such as the shovel-shaped incisors many people of Native American descent possess. Still, only a few dentists know the proper treatment of their teeth. Since I learned this, I have only kept noticing the gaps in healthcare for people of color, and I aspire to contribute to a more diverse healthcare system and help create innovation that can help all different people. Providing good healthcare for everyone and improving the quality of life for all different types of people would be my most excellent satisfaction.

I plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences and later attend medical or dental school to become a doctor/ dentist because I have always desired to help people and improve the overall quality of life for all people. It is a fundamental belief that everyone deserves to live in the best quality possible, and I aspire to be a part of that. If my contribution can help anyone, my life has a purpose. I have also had a long-standing admiration for biology and the wonders of the human body. Understanding the delicate intricacies of our body's functions is endless and fascinating, and I can almost lose myself in the mountains of knowledge. While I know medicine is a challenging degree to pursue, I have never been one to be afraid of challenges because the challenge is what drives personal growth and self-innovation. Science is important because it allows the world to move forward and progress into a better place for everyone. Due to my aspirations in medicine and my identity as a gender non-conforming individual, I want to become a health professional that people like me feel comfortable going to for health needs without fear of being turned away or discriminated against. I hope the contributions I can make in the future will increase innovation and growth in the field of medicine. For a very long time, medicine and dentistry have been rooted in caucasian standards. While modern medicine can be applied to people of color, many factors lead people of color to need treatments different than the caucasian standard. My favorite example is the structural differences in teeth between different ethnicities, such as the shovel-shaped incisors many people of Native American descent possess. Still, only a few dentists know the proper treatment of their teeth. Since I learned this, I have only kept noticing the gaps in healthcare for people of color, and I aspire to contribute to a more diverse healthcare system and help create innovation that can help all different people. Providing good healthcare for everyone and improving the quality of life for all different types of people would be my most excellent satisfaction.

I plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences and later attend medical or dental school to become a doctor/ dentist because I have always desired to help people and improve the overall quality of life for all people. It is a fundamental belief that everyone deserves to live in the best quality possible, and I aspire to be a part of that. If my contribution can help anyone, my life has a purpose. I have also had a long-standing admiration for biology and the wonders of the human body. Understanding the delicate intricacies of our body's functions is endless and fascinating, and I can almost lose myself in the mountains of knowledge. While I know medicine is a challenging degree to pursue, I have never been one to be afraid of challenges because the challenge is what drives personal growth and self-innovation. Due to my aspirations in medicine and my identity as a gender non-conforming individual, I want to become a health professional that people like me feel comfortable going to for health needs without fear of being turned away or discriminated against. I hope the contributions I can make in the future will increase innovation and growth in the field of medicine. For a very long time, medicine and dentistry have been rooted in caucasian standards. While modern medicine can be applied to people of color, many factors lead people of color to need treatments different than the caucasian standard. My favorite example is the structural differences in teeth between different ethnicities, such as the shovel-shaped incisors many people of Native American descent possess. Still, only a few dentists know the proper treatment of their teeth. Since I learned this, I have only kept noticing the gaps in healthcare for people of color, and I aspire to contribute to a more diverse healthcare system and help create innovation that can help all different people. Providing good healthcare for everyone and improving the quality of life for all different types of people would be my most excellent satisfaction.

I plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences and later attend medical or dental school to become a doctor/ dentist because I have always desired to help people and improve the overall quality of life for all people. It is a fundamental belief that everyone deserves to live in the best quality possible, and I aspire to be a part of that. If my contribution can help anyone, my life has a purpose. I have also had a long-standing admiration for biology and the wonders of the human body. Understanding the delicate intricacies of our body's functions is endless and fascinating, and I can almost lose myself in the mountains of knowledge. While I know medicine is a challenging degree to pursue, I have never been one to be afraid of challenges because the challenge is what drives personal growth and self-innovation. Due to my aspirations in medicine and my identity as a gender non-conforming individual, I want to become a health professional that people like me feel comfortable going to for health needs without fear of being turned away or discriminated against. I hope the contributions I can make in the future will increase innovation and growth in the field of medicine. For a very long time, medicine and dentistry have been rooted in caucasian standards. While modern medicine can be applied to people of color, many factors lead people of color to need treatments different than the caucasian standard. My favorite example is the structural differences in teeth between different ethnicities, such as the shovel-shaped incisors many people of Native American descent possess. Still, only a few dentists know the proper treatment of their teeth. Since I learned this, I have only kept noticing the gaps in healthcare for people of color, and I aspire to contribute to a more diverse healthcare system and help create innovation that can help all different people. Providing good healthcare for everyone and improving the quality of life for all different types of people would be my most excellent satisfaction.

I plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences and later attend medical or dental school to become a doctor/ dentist because I have always desired to help people and improve the overall quality of life for all people. It is a fundamental belief that everyone deserves to live in the best quality possible, and I aspire to be a part of that. If my contribution can help anyone, my life has a purpose. I have also had a long-standing admiration for biology and the wonders of the human body. Understanding the delicate intricacies of our body's functions is endless and fascinating, and I can almost lose myself in the mountains of knowledge. While I know medicine is a challenging degree to pursue, I have never been one to be afraid of challenges because the challenge is what drives personal growth and self-innovation. Due to my aspirations in medicine and my identity as a gender non-conforming individual, I want to become a health professional that people like me feel comfortable going to for health needs without fear of being turned away or discriminated against. I hope the contributions I can make in the future will increase innovation and growth in the field of medicine. For a very long time, medicine and dentistry have been rooted in Caucasian standards. While modern medicine can be applied to people of color, many factors lead people of color to need treatments different than the Caucasian standard. My favorite example is the structural differences in teeth between different ethnicities, such as the shovel-shaped incisors many people of Native American descent possess. Still, only a few dentists know the proper treatment of their teeth. Since I learned this, I have only kept noticing the gaps in healthcare for people of color, and I aspire to contribute to a more diverse healthcare system and help create innovation that can help all different people. Providing good healthcare for everyone and improving the quality of life for all different types of people would be my most excellent satisfaction.

I plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences and later attend medical or dental school to become a doctor/ dentist because I have always desired to help people and improve the overall quality of life for all people. It is a fundamental belief that everyone deserves to live in the best quality possible, and I aspire to be a part of that. If my contribution can help anyone, my life has a purpose. I have also had a long-standing admiration for biology and the wonders of the human body. Understanding the delicate intricacies of our body's functions is endless and fascinating, and I can almost lose myself in the mountains of knowledge. While I know medicine is a challenging degree to pursue, I have never been one to be afraid of challenges because the challenge is what drives personal growth and self-innovation. Diversity in the workplace is important because, as a racial minority and a person who is gender non-conforming and identifies with the LGBTQ+ community, diversity in the workplace almost serves as a security blanket for safety. I have not come out to the world due to the fear of being discriminated against, but diversity often leads to the development of acceptance and more open-minded people. I plan to embrace my true self when I enter college and have more freedom. Hopefully, I will become part of the diversity I wish to see in every work environment because I believe the fear of discrimination is ever so depressing and unnecessary. There should be no reason for anyone to feel unsafe or unfairly treated in the workplace just because of factors that they can not control. As a genderqueer, I never choose to be this way; living as someone I am not is utterly soul-crushing. Due to my aspirations in medicine, I want to become a health professional that people like me feel comfortable going to for health needs without fear of being turned away or discriminated against. I also believe more diversity in the workplace also leads to increased innovation and growth. For a very long time, medicine and dentistry have been rooted in Caucasian standards. While modern medicine can be applied to people of color, many factors lead people of color to need treatments different than the Caucasian standard. My favorite example is the structural differences in teeth between different ethnicities, such as the shovel-shaped incisors many people of Native American descent possess. Still, not many dentists know the proper treatment of their teeth. Since I learned this, I have only kept noticing the gaps in healthcare for people of color, and I aspire to contribute to a more diverse healthcare system and help create innovation that can help all different people.