Why I Chose Htc

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When deciding which HTC program, I always knew I want to go into some type of science. Although there is only one science program, I chose Biological Sciences for two major reasons: the love of science and the preparation for veterinarian school. Science has always been my favorite subject in school because what I learned in the classroom I could use outside the classroom. It was not something that I would never use once the test was over, it was ideas and skills that would help me see more detail in the world around me. For example, from my biology and chemistry classes, I've taken lab inquiry and procedure skills to solve several problems I've come across both at home and work. As for veterinarian school, I know how competitive it will be

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