I always knew I wanted to go into biological engineering. That's what motivated me to apply to MIT, and then when I got in, I quickly told people this is what I intended to major in. I was excited! I loved biology and I wanted to be hands on with my work, so how could this plan fail?
Then my relatives would ask me, "So what do you do as a biological engineer?"
At the time, I literally had no idea. I would give a vague answer like "oh I just apply biological principles to engineering." Nice, Nicole.
And yet, I still decided to pursue it. I had this gut feeling that even I didn't know what I was doing yet, it would work out and I would love it.
Guess what? I WAS RIGHT.
20.109 has been my first introduction to things that actual bioengineers do: Protein engineering with calcium sensors, DNA repair mechanisms, and phage batteries, oh my! There are so many fields to explore, and now I can proudly say that I've tasted a few of them. And I even have some evidence to show! (I will proudly be taking our battery home to my parents. They will be proud of their new grandchild. Jackie and I have named it "Dot".)
Now when my relatives ask me what I do, I can give them specific answers that'll blow their mind. It will sound even more impressive since they probably won't even know what I'm talking about. I can attempt to introduce them to this amazing and ever-growing field. All of the selections are fantastic!!!!
So, do I know what I'm going to do yet? No. But there's still time. All that's important right now is that I'm positive I'm pursuing the right field for me. I am so excited for what is to come...even if it doesn't make sense just yet.
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