鈥淯nder the Apple Tree鈥� Exploring the home of Isaac Newton
Posted on March 1, 2025 by Geneva Avery
In August 2023, when I first began my journey of studying abroad, it started with a simple search for science related programs. At the time I had just finished an eight week internship in a laboratory and was at the beginning of my junior year of college, looking for ways to continue advancing my experiences outside of the classroom. I knew I wanted to continue on my path of science and medicine being a Biomedical Science major but I was not sure what opportunities were waiting for me. When I found the program 鈥淯SA British Contributions to Science and Medicine鈥� I knew whether the title was fate or a coincidence, I couldn鈥檛 let this opportunity slip by.
From a young age, I have always been fascinated by science and the natural world, with most of my passions revolving around animals and the outdoors. As I have grown, these passions have evolved into dreams of pursuing a career in healthcare, dedicated to helping others through science and medicine. However, as a result of these aspirations, my education has heavily focused on learning concepts, principles, theories, and more that confine me to classrooms and lecture halls. While I enjoy learning and building my knowledge in the traditional academic setting, I found myself wanting more. After two full years in college I was bored with the academic routine I had created for myself and was ready for a change. As I would come to find out, studying abroad would not only refresh and enlighten me academically, but it would open doors professionally preparing me for life after graduation. However, first I found myself standing next to an objectively ordinary apple tree in the countryside of England on a cold, rainy July