Ap Psychology Personal Statement Examples

Flashback to 2006, it’s the midst of fall and recess have just begun. The red and whites of the Danish flag blows in the cool wind and inside a girl from second grade puts on her cozy red coat, anticipating the joy of playing in the colorful falling leaves and inhaling the crisp autumn air, but before opening the door, a boy approaches her and says “Your boots are ugly.”  The girl takes a second to think and then replies the boy with a cold “thank you,” she then proceeds to go on with a smile on her face, as if nothing had just happened to her. This girl with the rather unconventional reply was me, and the reason this story is so significant is not necessarily due to what an observer would have witnessed that day, but instead the thinking that led me to do what I did.

Neurology is one of the most unexplored fields in medicine; however, more recently there has been a spike in the amount of research being done in this specialty. This is because people are becoming more interested in neuroscience, including myself. I attended a pre-medical vocational high school, which exposed me to a greater amount of knowledge pertaining to the basics of anatomy and physiology, along with hands-on opportunities in a medical setting. It was here where I realized that I wanted to pursue a career in medicine; however, due to the fact medical field is very broad, I had no set specialty. This changed when I was exposed to the cruel manifestations of Parkinson’s Disease. During, sophomore year of high school, my grandfather passed away due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease. The way that a neurodegenerative disease was able to overtake a person in the manner that it did was shocking, and while it brought me great grief initially, it later intrigued me. I took up an interest in neuroscience and began to do my own research which culminated in various projects and applications throughout the remainder of my time in high school. These experiences have culminated in my decision to work toward a Cell Biology and

From that point onwards, I pursued time outside of school to hone my skills in scientific research, focusing on topics that related to the brain. In the future, I would like to advance my studies in neuroscience. I relished the time I spent in the cell bio-imaging labs at Arizona State University and the time I currently spend at Barrow’s Neurological Center in Phoenix, but I am always curious

I am interested in researching about neuroscience because I have always found the brain to be a fascinating organ. No other organ controls the entire body in the way that the brain does, but there are still many discoveries yet to be made about it. The brain has always been of interest to me and I have spent extensive time learning about it, but I would like to get to research about the brain in a lab this summer through the OKSTARS

Engaging with the study of the mind and its effect on human behaviour fascinates me. Why do we behave the way we do and how does our social surrounding affect us? My interest deepens into how the innate mind of a human builds up and exhibits certain types of behaviour. I am intrigued by how child behaviour differs from adult behaviour, and how children exhibit their behaviour in the environment aspiring me towards the role of a child psychologist. My vision is to work with children to understand their behaviour as well as improve it using the skills I aim to learn during my undergraduate course of psychology.

Lawrence fiddled with a toy while listening to the radio. After the broadcast was over, he softly mumbled something, though he generally kept to himself. I listened closely since his autism typically prevented Lawrence from stringing even two words together. He had recited the entire radio program, virtually word for word, even mimicking the tone of the broadcaster's voice. My jaw dropped. At that moment I knew that I wanted to learn more about Lawrence’s autism condition so that I could help him grow, but I also hoped to dedicate myself to studying the brain both from a physiological and psychological standpoint.

The brain is one of the most fascinating organs of the body because it is the control center of the body. In 2009 my older sister suffered from a brain hemorrhage and I was shocked to see her hooked up to so many machines. However, it is a miracle that she has recovered almost 100 percent and from then on, I developed a passion for learning more about the brain. By attending SNP, I hope to gain insight on the decision making process and exactly what occurs in the brain that makes each of us who we are. In addition, the program will widen my perspective on neuroscience and allow me to learn more that will set me on a more focused path to achieve my goal of becoming a medical professional in the future. I believe that SNP will not only provide

At age thirteen my family left Scotland and moved to the United States. Througout this transition I noticed a big culture difference. It got me curious to why people are all the same but when you live in a different place people act differently. About to graduate my senior year for highschool I discovered tere were answers to people behavior in my AP Psychology class. That is when I discovered my passion for psychology and have presued it ever since.

It's fascinating that humankind has had an easier time entering outer space than trying to develop a complete understanding of the human brain; and this paucity of information is what drove me to pursue the field of psychology, the fact that resting in my head is one of the world's most ironic enigmas. How can we know so little about the thing that makes us who we are? On the first day of my AP psychology course, my teacher informed us that “In this class you may be left with more questions than answers, and if you can't handle that, this may not be the class for you.” And when he said that, it was clear to that I was in the right place. You see, a riddle is no fun if the solution is obvious.

Thus, I firmly believe that an integration of various academic disciplines is the most accurate approach to psychopathologies. Likewise, neuroscience is a multidisciplinary science that is primarily concerned with the study of the structure and function of the nervous system. Hence, the Neuroscience major seems to fit my passions and ardor very well.

For my twelfth grade Senior Capstone project, I am choosing to do my internship in the field of neurology and neuroscience, with an additional focus on medication and therapy for neurodegenerative diseases. My initial interest in this topic is admittedly quite embarrassing; while flipping through channels one night, I found myself mildly piqued by the (heavily glamorized) TV show Criminal Minds and soon I was following the series religiously and developed an interest in “psychology”. I was able to gain more understanding of this topic when I attended the Duke TIP program the summer before my ninth grade year, delving briefly into criminal psychology and the law. I then spent the rest of that summer volunteering

The graduate program in neuroscience offered at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive program that trains students into knowledgeable neuroscientists. In addition to the rich research experience, this program offers a diverse selection of courses, including and not limited to, neuroanatomy, psychobiology and neuropharmacology. Students applying to this graduate program may choose to complete either a MSc or a PhD program, and depending on the program chosen, the course of study can vary from 2 to 6 years. In either program throughout his/her course of study, the student will receive guidance from a Supervisory Committee consisting of four experienced neuroscientists, one of whom is the student’s research supervisor. Upon completion of either program, the student will have obtained a solid foundation in the neurosciences with specialization “in at least one area of research” (UBC, 2015).

During my four years of college I have want to pursue neuroscience. Even though this field of study is relatively new, I believe it will best prepare me for my chosen career path. After I finish my undergraduate degree, I will go to medical school, complete an internship, residency, and fellowship,

This, I led me too a love of psychology. How wonderful was it that there was a whole science devoted just to that one mystical organ? Studying the brain, we can unlock the doors to human

My primary minor is medicine as I plan to go to medical school after college. The pull-factor of medicine is, of course saving people's lives, but also discovering and defeating the microscopic elements that can consume us alive. The mere ability of these invisible particles to completely destroy us is truly humbling. That is why the study and practice of medicine is a dignifying and self-driven cause. Psychology is another minor I have chosen to apply for. I believe that the brain is the most powerful organ of the body, which I had begun to appreciate after participating in a neuro-based summer camp in Texas. In this program, I not only learned the anatomy and physiology of the brain, but also the effects the brain has other parts of the body. Without the brain, we wouldn’t be able to perform an act as simple as swallowing. But the most interesting aspect of the brain is its cognitive abilities. The endless variability of the brain’s cognition makes the study of neurology a bottomless water glass for my unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Finally, as England is home to such fine literature as that of Shakespeare, and Oxford itself has contributed much to the English language and its