Having always had a fascination for science, I knew I wanted to make a career within it. The thought of pursuing a medical degree or a career in healthcare was enticing; however, I was certain I didn’t want to engage in patient care.
In the initial stages, my focus was on studying genetics at DCU and biological sciences at Trinity. However, my attention was then steered towards BSc in advanced therapeutic technologies at RCSI. The uniqueness and intriguing prospect of blending traditional science with modern digital technology swayed my decision.
Fluctuating experiences are common in any chosen domain. Personally, my interest in biology during my school days led me to enjoy subjects like genetics, genomics, immunology, and pharmaceutics. On the other hand, computational biology and data analytics posed a challenge, primarily because I wasn’t acquainted with coding. Despite the initial hiccups, I am finally beginning to grasp them better.
I had a rather unfortunate incident of misplacing £1,000 in cash while on my way to deposit it at the bank in Dún Laoghaire. Clearly, someone had a lucky day.
I find myself intrigued by interconnected health and digital devices. The proliferation of start-ups and firms operating in medical devices and wearable health sectors are noticeable. This is one sphere which promises great potential and growth in the forthcoming years.
Drawing from my personal journey, my piece of advice to young learners would be not to obsess over the CAO points excessively. Concentrate more on your chosen course and its components. If I had given undue importance to CAO points, I may have not been a part of my current course. Pay heed to what you’ll actually be studying.