Topic > Personal Statement: Masters in Anatomy in Kabul

My heart pounded every March after the Fulbright scholarships were announced. The only reason for this enthusiasm is that I want to have the opportunity to continue my studies in a country that is second to none in the field of education these days. I have spent almost the whole year preparing for the competition and am now writing with enthusiasm to apply for a Master's in Anatomy. After returning from the United States, I intend to continue my academic work as an anatomy teacher and researcher at Kabul Medical University. Since elementary school, I have always been amazed by the fact that the human body, composed of millions of cells, develops from a single fertilized parent cell. This idea triggered my interest in the science of the human body. But the main reason I enrolled in medical school was to witness the actions of the excellent medical unit that saved my sister's life after she choked on peanuts. At university, my interest in anatomy was amplified when I studied anatomy in my second year. Subsequently, this interest increased during various rotations in surgery and internal medicine. I am a well-rounded person and an eligible candidate for Fulbright scholarships. Not only do I excel academically, but I have also demonstrated leadership skills in my school and within the community. I have just completed 19 years of education, but I feel my thirst for learning has increased further. After emigrating from Pakistan, a real milestone happened in my life in 2007 as I was one of 100 students (out of thousands of applicants) who were accepted into Kabul Medical University. While enrolled in college, my grade point average was above 80%. At university, in addition to carrying a heavy medical study load, another challenge… half of paper… traveling to the United States. Through my interaction with them, I became aware of the highly developed, modern educational methods used in US schools, a critical part of medical education that is lacking in Afghanistan. Additionally, I have discovered the importance of being exposed to a culture that is vastly different and different from the one I am exposed to. I realized that if I apply for the Fulbright grant, I will be given the chance to represent my country and my people through our genuine culture and not in the way they are projected by the media. The medical field is one of the important sectors that Afghanistan needs to develop. To this end, my country needs anatomists and medical researchers with strong and up-to-date knowledge. Therefore, I wish to continue my education in the field of Anatomy, for which ideally a Master's degree in Anatomy will allow me.