I chose Emory because of its reputation, location, and strength in biology, specifically in the medical field. I’m most looking forward to building connections with professors and classmates and exploring new academic avenues. In high school I worked hard, and I always felt supported and respected for my efforts. Inside and outside the classroom, Millbrook engrained in me the value of service and a true love for the natural world. The combination of these values has become a guiding force in my life and will influence what I do in the future.