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As a kid, I loved biology and I still do. Theres just something about it that's so fascinating from the theory of evolution to the formation of a fetus there's no dull moment in biology.
In my country Nigeria, any kid that picks up an interest in biology is regarded as a potential medical doctor this is was a notion that stuck with me until my last year in high school. A professor came to my school and took us on career guidance. He told us that biology was taught to us in high school was a combination of different fields which includes Medicine and Surgery, Botany, Microbiology and Zoology.
At that point I realized that I my love for biology was actually directed to Microbiology. I applied for microbiology in college and was admitted and it's been an awesome ride ever since.
I've come to know that microbiology is related with every aspect of life from the spoilage of food to the production of alcoholic beverages it's all the work of microorganisms or microbes as we call them. The diseases that affect us is as a result of either viruses bacteria or fungi which are all microorganisms. They are around us and they can be our friends or foe
During my internship, I applied in a hospital and I was accepted, I worked in the microbiology section in the lab. Working there expanded my love for my discipline. I realized that the medical doctors can't really attend to any patient without proper tests results which are provided by us.
Literally we do all the work and they take the glory.
I'm almost done with college and I can't wait to continue with my master's degree. I'm thinking of specialising but for now I'm so happy to be in a field like this.