There's a belief, originating from Greek mythology, that humans were created with four arms, four legs, and a head with two faces. Fearing their power, Zeus, the Greeks' god of the sky, split them in half, creating the humans we know today. By doing so, he condemned them to spend their lives searching for their other halves. This belief is an archaic explanation of one of our most basic emotions: love. My question is, however, when did Aphrodite take control...

Psychology and biology are matters that go hand in hand. Throughout history, they've been cooperative forces in the field of medicine. Biology is one of the physical aspects of medicine, along with chemistry and physics. If one can understand the "clockwork" of the human body, one can efficiently and effectively eliminate a pathogen. Psychology, the mental aspect, allows a medical practitioner to acquire vital information regarding the psychological state of a patient. Through understanding the mechanics behind the human mind...

One aspect of the Trinity College of Arts and Sciences that makes me a good match for Duke University is the vast range of research opportunities. I think that such research opportunities offer enormous opportunities for me to pick an aspect of the world, whether it be social, biological, or in the physical sciences, and immerse myself in it. Research is the driving force behind every scientific advancement and is the reason so many people currently go through their everyday...

As an incoming college student, I know that I want to attend a school where I will not only feel at home but also a place that would pique my interest for the years to come. What better place than a university in my hometown of Nassau County? In my junior year of high school, I had friends who were graduating seniors and had received their acceptances to this prestigious institution and I remember inquiring about why they chose Hofstra...

As I was figuring out which schools I would eventually apply to, I knew that I wanted to attend a school where I could see something different everyday, someplace that would not only feel like home but also a place that would peak my interest for all four years that I will be there, so what better place than the city that never sleeps? In my junior year of high school, I had two friends who were graduating seniors and...

Growing up as a student, I've had countless people leave their impressions on me, from my 8th grade algebra teacher to a professors from countless universities who I've had the pleasure of hearing from, but I believe that the people who have had the largest impact on me are those who have been closest to me during my education. It is easy to give credit to teachers and parents who taught me to mind my manners, but the people who...

Psychology and biology are matters that go hand in hand. Throughout history, they've been cooperative forces in the field of medicine. Biology as one of the physical aspects of medicine allows one to understand the "clockwork" of the human body so one can effectively manage a pathogen. Psychology, the mental aspect, allows a medical practitioner to acquire vital information regarding the cognitive state of a patient. Through understanding the mechanics behind the human mind and body, one can understand the...

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