What does biology mean to me?
I found it surprisingly difficult to articulate my affinity for biology and what it means to me. Simply defining biology and its importance to the understanding of life and the universe would not reflect why I am here today, studying the topic. In the words of Doc in Back to the Future, I thought to myself, “we have to go back!”.
Rewind to circa 2005, I was still living in England and I was attending primary school in a small town on the outskirts of Oxford. I was a relatively timid child and, as a result, often found it daunting to ask questions/seek help in lessons. As a result, I was often behind compared to my peers. My school noticed this and assumed I had various learning difficulties. They actually placed me in separate classes aimed towards those whom needed additional help. Against this background, it came as a surprise to me when science lessons were more heavily introduced to the curriculum, and I found that it was something I not only understood, but also enjoyed. A large part of this was
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