College Has Changed Me At The University Of Arizona

Before attending the University of Arizona, I felt a need to set a specific goal to achieve in ten years later. The collegiate journey was more different than I aspect. With far more about many options in careers, I had realized that broader goals could help me explore what actually interest me the most. Before I started college, I had chosen pre-physiology. However, I am majoring in biomedical engineering now and really enjoy taking engineering courses. Currently, I have broadened my horizons to consider both graduate and medical schools unlike before. Before, I never believed that one can change goals so rapidly. Now, college has changed me. With the help of scholarships like AAFASAA, I have the chance to get more involved with the community. Thus I am re-applying for this scholarship because it had created many impacts upon my new life as a college student. 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