... University because he found little interest Medicine. Darwin enjoyed nature a great deal more. The only meaningful thing that came out of his studies at Edinburgh was his introduction to the theories of Lamarck that Darwin would later correct. In the following years he would develop his interests in the natural sciences. In 1828, with his father's approval Darwin started to attend Cambridge University to become a clergyman.3 Once more he showed little interest in his studies apart from Euclidian geometry and natural theology. For the duration of time Darwin spent most of his time collecting beetles, discussing Botany and geology with the help of his cousin, William Darwin Fox. Darwin made great friends with a man named Henslow. Henslow inspired him to pursue his interests and Darwin would never miss his lectures. It is at Cambridge that Darwin found his love of natural science. In 1831, he graduated receiving ...

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