In the center of every courtroom, sits the judge. The judge dictates the procedure and conduct of the entire case. They ask questions during pre-trial, makes the judgement of admissibility of evidence, decides the winner of an objection, briefs the jury prior to the trial, and prescribes the timing. The judge, like the jury, has to be open to both sides on prosecution and defense. The judge has a view of the entire courtroom on their elevated bench and looks out for any disruptions. Ultimately the judge affects the direction of the trial as she can shut down evidence in pre-trial and aid a certain side during the trial itself. The judge’s rulings on objections affects the success of each side, affecting their portrayal to the jury. For example, if the judge keeps overruling the prosecution's objections, the defense has a greater chance of winning. In my own life, the factor affecting my future is my love for medicine. When I was four years old, I had a hearing problem and had to stop by the doctor’s office for an examination. After cleaning out my ears using cotton swabs and sticking an Elmo sticker on my shirt, I was good as new. Unlike other children, I never experienced a ballerina or astronaut phase when it concerned choosing a future occupation. Instead, I naturally picked up a fascination about the human body. My parents use to receive lengthy calls from our relatives concerning various illnesses they suffered. After eavesdropping on their conversation, I scoured the internet, seeking potential treatments. When my uncle from Sri Lanka had a narrowing cardiac artery, I suggested that he should undergo an angioplasty. My aunt was flabbergasted by my nine year old knowledge and recommended that I should pursue a career in medicine. This cathartic feeling resonated within me and signified my desire to become a doctor. Many people tease that in Asian cultures that parents force their children to become doctors, lawyers, or engineers. My passion for medicine was never influenced by their desires, but rather an interest that was organically acquired. Because my parents noticed my budding fascination, they warned me that the road to fulfilling my dream would be difficult. With the high MCAT scores, medical school tuition, license, and residency, the profession seems like an obstacle course. They told me that my perseverance, diligence, and concentration powers would have to be high. Given these factors I flew through elementary and middle school with utter focus, being the top of my class. High school however was a different monster. The last two years of IB have increased my stress to unprecedented levels. Through this rigorous program however, I have improved my writing ability, time management, collaboration skills, worldly view, and presentations. It prepared me for college unlike any other program. Through this academic program and extracurricular activities I was admitted to UCSD to pursue my love for biology. I intend on following the pre-medicine track and conducting research or starting an internship through the surrounding institutes.
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