Berenize's Story

My passion is biology.
I discovered my passion for biology in the 8th grade, when we began to learn about the systems of the human body. I was even more fascinated with the immune system and its endless fights against pathogens. If it weren’t for the immune system, we would all be dropping dead from even the most harmless of bacteria. From that day forward, I began to see documentaries about the human body, and how gradually humans began to learn about themselves and diseases, rather than blaming it on superstitions. Also, I began to read scientific breakthroughs in the human body, most recently the harvesting of human organs in pigs. My passion over biology has only grown over the years, and has become my identity. People have nicknamed me “The Little Doctor,” and hopefully one day, that nickname will become a reality, because I want to save lives as a surgeon.

I firmly believe that going to the Harvard Pre-College will help me pursue my passion for biology because they have some of the most advanced courses in biology in the whole country. I will also be able to explore over 10 different biology courses that they offer to high schoolers, and most of the professors have been studying biology their entire careers, and have a deeper understanding of biology, that would ultimately deepen my knowledge of biology. Furthermore, I will be able to mingle with other students my age or older, who also have a passion for biology and I will no longer feel like I’m the only one interested in biology. Finally, I believe that going to the Harvard Pre-College will really give me a sense of independence and an idea of college, but ultimately decide if majoring in biology is something that I really want to settle for.