I learned about chemical engineering during a lecture by my beloved chemistry teacher. I was absolutely fascinated that could be a field of study that combines my two great loves: baking and engineering. Just think about it: using chemistry to create things that transform and sustain life with a little bit of “magic” and a lot of math? How awesome is that?! My love for baking is more than creating delicious treats. Baking, to me, is an art form that utilizes science so that I can create goods that express my empathy for others. Preparing food for others is how I connect with people on a fundamental level. It's a means of nurturing not just their bodies but their souls as well. My experience in baking has proven the role food has in fostering a sense of care and community. For this reason, I plan to study Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, get a world-renowned engineering degree, and then build a career developing products that benefit humanity. Why? For people like me who have restrictive food allergies, grocery options are limited. I want to learn about metabolic processes to develop solutions for this issue. I aspire to drive scholarly research and to help people around the world feel more secure about the foods they eat.