Hello! After accumulating a wide array of academic knowledge and practical career information throughout my first year at The Ohio State University, I have determined that a career in Dentistry most closely aligns with the experiences I have been exposed to and the interests that motivate my personal determination and drive. My initial introduction to the dental field was actually at a very young age, as I would visit the dental office that my mother worked at quite frequently, which at the time was in the city of Budapest, Hungary. Since the days of adolescence, I have had the opportunity to observe the inner workings of dental offices that would normally occur unbeknownst to most patients, which in itself has given me a predisposition to entertain a career in dentistry.

Furthermore, having volunteered in multiple locations such as Ahuja Medical Center, Geauga Medical Center, Taste of Bainbridge (local restaurant endorsement event assisted by Kenston High School Math Club members), and Chagrin Valley Athletic Club, I have had the freedom to exercise my abilities in communicating to patients and those who rely on my knowledge to progress through the respective events. Not only have the different occasions of volunteering given me a chance to develop my skill in practical communication and leadership skills, but to also realize that I truly enjoy the action of serving any population of people that require guidance to improve their lives or progress through a desired activity or event.

Now, with a series of academic classes rigorously drilled into my toolbox of applicable resources and skills in real-world situations, I strive to continue applying myself to the search for opportunities to better the lives of others in some way, which I believe will require that I begin participating in Internships and Shadowing positions. Consequently, I am currently extending my reach to, and would be gracious to hear from, dental offices and clinics that require undergraduate Biology students, with a focus on Pre-Dental studies, who would learn valuable lessons only obtainable from the work in an actual dental environment.

Hello! My name is Onur Kardzhala, and I am an honors student at The Ohio State University. Originally, I was born in Budapest, Hungary, where I comfortably lived in the stunning hillside landscape beside the City of Budapest for seven years. Afterwards, immigration to the United States at a young age provided me with a unique perspective on the intricacies of my relationships between diverse communities and institutions, in addition to teaching me the necessity for a flexible mentality that embraces adversity and difficulty. While hindsight allows me to reflect calmly on the benefits of my early translocation, the situation admittedly forced an inheritance of disadvantages as well. It is this early struggle that defines my present commitment to unadulterated dedication towards any task I undertake, whether it be a question I strive to answer, a job that I hunger to complete, or a request that I graciously accept and wish to uphold. Unfortunately (while many may not perceive this as unfortunate), my ambitious nature towards education and knowledge has lead me to develop an interest for a massive array of subjects and avenues of learning that cannot be defined by a single major or career path. Thus, I intend to fully absorb the information presented at OSU, as well as take advantage of the countless opportunities available. However, it would be improper to claim that I had no direction, since I have a clear affinity toward mathematics, biology, and a fusion of debate and literacy that could lead to a possible career in law.

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