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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, May 28, 2015 | 14 For more news, visit insidehalton.com Student intrigued by biology continued from p.13 schools for medical studies. The university in Hamilton will also offer her a President's Scholarship once her nal grades are in. McMaster sought after "They get about 6,000 applications each year and I was one of the 150 they chose," said Loeb, who also turned down Queen's University and the University of Guelph. Despite the scholarship offers, Loeb said her decision will likely come down to a feeling. "It's where I will feel the most comfortable and most interested with the program," she said. "It's what feels right." Loeb said she hopes to have a career as either a practising physician or in medical research. "I de nitely want to be a doctor of a speci c specialty," she said. "I've always had an interest in science. I read everything I can in the newspapers." Loeb just completed the nal level for her ballet studies at the Royal Academy of Dance, so she's well aware of how the human body works. Studying kinesiology interests her. She will be paired with a researcher, if she chooses Western. "Learning about the body in my ballet classes has opened up another eld of interest for me," said Loeb, who spends ve hours a day in ballet training. But she knew she wanted to pursue a medical career after high school biology. "I really enjoyed learning about the body, so that is what in uenced me to do health sciences. I remember dissecting a fetal pig in Grade 11. That was cool," she said. Loeb is also a (piano) graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Toronto. "I've been working with my hands for a while, so I've thought about becoming a surgeon," she said. Regardless of which university she chooses, Loeb will have to say goodbye to her dance studies. "I nd ballet relieves some stress... the music is really a stress reliever for me. I guess I'll just have to dance in my dorm," said Loeb, who will soon graduate from the Oakville School of Ballet's professional program. She will also do her nal exams next week for her American Ballet Theatre studies. RAISE YOUR HAND FOR JOBS IN CANADA Over 2,300 companies across Canada work with the oil sands. Including 1,100 companies right here in Ontario. Now is our chance to support projects to get our energy products to new markets and keep Canadians working. Think oil and natural gas developed the Canadian way is good for Canada? Then now is a good time to say so by Not actors. Real Canadians. raising your hand at raiseyourhandcanada.ca R0013294245-0528