Abstract: I have been researching myself to give me a better understanding of myself. I have provided my basic information, a personal description of myself, my experiences and my career plan ahead. Science has been one of my passions for as long as I can remember. My interest in science grew based on what I have experienced in my life. Sometimes, some incident teaches people certain lesson, motivates them or inspired them to do something based on what they have experienced in their life. Similarly, two incidents have motivated me to become a doctor in my future in order to helps those who in need. The flashback of those incidents still comes before my eyes and encourages me to stick my decision of studying in science and become a doctor. So, I could help those people who can’t afford medication due to poverty.

Irin Bristy

85-16th 165 ST

Jamaica, N.Y 11432

February 3, 2019

Professor Coppola

North Academic Center

Room 6/219

160 Convent Avenue

New York, N.Y 10031

My name is Irin Bristy. I was born and raised in a different country – Bangladesh, where I lived for 15 years, but five years ago, my family and I came to U.S.A. I grew up speaking Bengali, therefore Bengali count as my first language and English as my second language. The reason why I moved in U.S.A is to continue my education in science, earn a degree and get a job within science or medical fields. However, I finished my middle school in Bangladesh and started at public high school here in N.Y and graduated from there in 2017. I am currently a full-time student at CCNY as a sophomore. Although, there are many colleges in U.S.A but I choose to join CCNY because it known as one of the best school for science and has pre med program. I would like to continue studying in here and take science class to increase my knowledge in science. As a college student, my goal is to maintain my GPA and to graduate from college.

Individuals tend to have their own personality types. Similarly, I am very calm and patient when it comes to my temperaments. I would define myself as a simple, respectful, caring, open minded, and friendly person. My hobbies include: going out with my family, traveling, listening music, watching science experiments, and cooking. I believe in achieving success through hard work and dedication. My parents always have told me that, “I have to work hard in order to achieve something in my life”. Even though, I didn’t understand the meaning of “hard working” while I was young but all I knew that I wanted to become a doctor in my future. Eventually, on that time, I didn’t know whats the requirements for becoming a doctor or how to become a doctor. When I started my middle school, I got to know to studying in science is the key to get in the medical program in order to become a doctor. From then on, my interest in science started and, still, there is a lot to know.

Before get in CCNY, I was fortunate enough to join a medical program at Plaza College while in high school, where I took some science classes and learn a lot about how human body works and different things related with science. The medical program didn’t just motivates me or intrest me to stick with my dream but  it increases my knowledge within science field and prepares me for what to expected later on.

I am interested in going into the medical field. My intended major is Biology and taking this English course is a required class toward my major. I would like to attend medical school after I am done with my bachelors degree. What motivates me the most about choosing a science as my major is what I have experienced in my life. I encountered death when I was in Bangladesh. It happened right before my eyes, when a speeding car hit a woman. She didn’t die instantly, but she had fallen down on the road. This was the first time I had a taste of the bitterness of mortality.

That day left an impact on me forever. People say, that a person can’t exist without dreams and aspirations. If that is true, I guess I didn’t exist until that day. My dream is to become a doctor. That day I realized I have to help those in need.  I want to help those especially that don’t get any sort of medical attention because of their economic instability. I want to make sure that people who do not have regular access to medical assistance feel safe and comfortable under my care. I want to be the kind of doctor who understands patient’s feelings and gives them the care they deserve, not just the kind of care  they can afford.

Growing up in a third world country,  I saw people in my grandfather’s house who could not go to the doctor because  they were unable to afford the medical expenses. The woman who got hit by a car had no doctor or hospital available at the time of her accident. I believe that everyone should be able to afford medical health care. Bangladesh desperately needs more doctors in order to help those in need. Another incident that has inspired me to become a doctor is when I lost my grandfather due to a heart attack. There was no doctor available to help my grandpa. Everybody was crying around me; at that time I didn’t understand anything, but now I realize how crucial it is to have widespread, affordable health care. When I moved to America, I saw that most people had access to health care and if they could not afford it, they could ask the government for assistance.

I, one day, hope to go back to Bangladesh to help the same kind of person I saw in the street that day. The educational opportunity I have here in America will help me achieve my dreams of becoming a doctor and helping others. I want to enter a field which would provide me with a sense of achievement and, at the same time, produce a positive impact on mankind. I have been asked many times by my friends why I want to become a doctor. For me, the ability to help others provides me with internal gratification. Becoming a doctor is my lifelong dream, and I am prepared to dedicate myself to achieve this goal. But, in order to go to a medical school, first I need to take all the requirement classes for science and do well  in every other classes and assignments and most importantly keep my GPA for the rest of the semester. I would only be able to maintain my GPA if I go to class every day, do the readings, review all the notes and don’t wait for the last minute to do any assignments and, also take less stress before any exams or any assignments due. I also have to spend more time on perfecting my grammar and improve my writing and speaking skills. However, I also need to concentrate more in my science classes and gain more knowledge within the subject matter. Although, science courses are hard but I will put every bit of efforts and energy to continue as a Biology major and achieve my goal.

I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for  your consideration.

Sincerely,

Irin Bristy