David Kong

Major: Biology.  Minor: Chemistry.  Interdisciplinary Concentration in 
Asian Studies. Class of 2008.  Enrolled into the College of New Jersey, 
August 2004.  Began my college career as Open Options School of Science.

Clubs: Tri-Beta Honor Society, Asian American Association, Chinese Culture 
Club, Intramural Softball.

The reason why I chose to be Open Options School of Science:  I was not 
ready to commit to a major, which I was not 100% sure that I wanted.  I 
have always found science very fascinating.  At the same time, psychology 
also interested me and I was not ready to commit to one.  I was leaning 
more towards the Biology major, so I chose to take classes that were on 
track with the Biology major.  I also took a psychology class as an 
elective just to see how I would like it.  After my first year, I realized 
that  Biology was the right major for me.  Sophomore year, I was accepted 
into the Biology program, and I have been happy with my decision ever 
since that time.  Coming into TCNJ as Open Option Science gave me time to 
figure out what each major had to offer and also helped me to decide which 
was the right major for me.

Research Experience:  
-	Summer 2006.  Summer intern at the Schering-Plough Corporation.  
Early Drug Discovery Research.  Department of Neurobiology.
-	Summer 2007.  Summer intern at the Schering-Plough Corporation.  
Clinical Drug Research and Development.  Department of Clinical Oncology.