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Chloe – future forensic scientist

Fire and ambition, it's something we all experience. The result of this is growing a passion, something that includes goals and dedication. As for me, I aspire to be a forensic scientist. My name is Chloe and ever since I can remember, after a stressful day at school, I sit down and watch an episode of Forensic Files. The stories always interest me and pull me into a gaze of how neat it would be to solve and crack the codes of murders and finally give justice to the families of the victim. I was first introduced to this career through my grandmother, almost every day she watches an episode of Dateline by NBC and the source of the flame, Forensic Files. It never fails to amaze me on how such simple mistakes, such as your footprint, can lead to years upon years of prison.

My career interest in forensic science led me to search several websites including Career One Stop sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, the Texas Career Check from the Texas Workforce Commission, and Big Future by The College Board. To fulfill being a forensic scientist, I will need a Bachelor's degree in natural science and a master's degree for more advanced positions. (Career One Stop) Looking into the future, there are many opportunities for a career in forensic science including the branches of toxicology, pathology, and forensic psychology (Big Future). When I grow up, I want to solve the murder of JonBenét Ramsey in order to give justice to the country for a senseless murder of an innocent child and catch the Zodiac Killer by using my skills as a forensic scientist.

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Chloe's essay appears here as written, to preserve the young author’s unique voice and individual writing style. However, we have deleted personally identifiable information to protect the student’s privacy.