Deniz Oncel, Biochemistry major
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Loyola Marymount was the best decision I have ever made. It gave me a second family, a community that I am so grateful for. I know that LMU will always be there for me after I graduate and will always be my support system. LMU made me grow in so many areas including research experiences, critical thinking, problem solving and so much more. I feel so ready and so prepared to start my medical school journey. Taking classes from microbiology, immunology and toxicology made me such a competitive applicant for medical school. I hope that I can continue my education with similar core values as LMU.