Neuroscience Personal Statement

In recent years there have been many ground breaking discoveries in the scientific world. However I personally believe that there is a lot more which can be done in the field of neuroscience, this is due to the fact that we have a worldwide problem with many neurological diseases such as dementia, ADHD, and of course Alzheimer’s disease. My interest in neuroscience was discovered in year 9 when my biology teacher showed us a documentary about Alzheimer’s disease, from there on I was fascinated by the brain. The opportunity to combine my scientific understanding with the structure of the nervous system makes neuroscience an exciting prospect to me.

Biological psychology, of biopsychology, is the application of the principles of biology to the study of mental processes in terms of bodily mechanisms. The view that psychological processes have biological (or physiological) correlates, is the basic assumption of the whole field of biological psychology. Biological psychology is a hopeful domain, one that has much to offer in terms of improving the quality of life of the healthy as well as those suffering from disorders. It also contributed important therapeutic data on a variety of conditions, including: Parkinson 's Disease, Alzheimer 's Disease, Clinical depression, Schizophrenia and a lot others. Humans have very complex nervous system, they use neurons and neurotransmitters to make the highest active communication network throughout the body. “most of the body’s neurons are found in the central nervous system(CNS), which consists of the brain and spinal cord” (psychology 5th edition). “Neuroscience emphasizes that the brain and nervous system are central to understanding behavior, thought, and emotion. (Van Horn, 2014; Zhao & others, 2014). Therefore, for biological psychologist all that is psychological is first physiological. All thoughts, feeling & behavior ultimately have a biological cause.” We are benefited from biological approach for diagnosing and treating human brains Ex. Schizophrenia. Scientists are also able to create medications for different types of illnesses. Besides having psychologists

I wish to continue my education, in a career that would considerably influence and assist others. I am extremely motivated regarding a field which uses the activities that are most significant to people as the foundation and end goal

I have always had a passion and interest in working with the unknown. When I was in high school, I always made sure I was taking science classes that interested me, and would help me decide on what I wanted to major in college. I chose neuroscience as my major because it is a subject that continues to fascinate me. Neuroscience is the study of how the nervous system develops, its structure, and what it does. I want to focus on the brain and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions. I want to go into clinical neuroscience (looking at the disorders of the nervous system) or cognitive neuroscience, which studies the higher cognitive functions and underlying neural bases. With a neuroscience major, I would like to pursue a career in clinical research, do research for the National Institute of Health, work for the CDC and specialize in neurological disease, and/or run a clinical research project in another country. I want to pursue a career in one of these areas because I want to dedicate my knowledge, skills, and time to helping people and the world of science. I want my work to make a positive impact on society and be beneficial for the forthcoming generations. I want to help people and discover new things that will help those in need. I am motivated every day to continue working hard by realizing there are still more things to be discovered and that it could be done by me.

After high school, I hope to attend Georgetown University. While at Georgetown, I plan to major in neurobiology while taking the premedical track. Also, I plan on applying to the Early Assurance Program during my sophomore year at Georgetown University. My long term career goal is to become a top neurosurgeon, and as you probably know, it is no easy task. I’ve done the necessary research on the career option, and it would take me approximately fifteen more years of schooling. Fifteen years of school would seem daunting to almost anyone, but it’s all worth it do something you love.

One of the reasons I am so attracted to this field is because its multidisciplinary nature and function in society. I hope to apply my knowledge and skills from previous science courses into something meaningful, as well as gain a deeper understanding of the nervous system. As someone who wants to pursue a career in neuroscience, this would be an indispensable learning experience and opportunity to work researchers of various

This enables me to go out into the world with a jump start on assisting the community that has molded into the person I am today. I can't imagine my life without contributing to the community. Due to this, I plan to create a non-profit organization for those who wish to pursue the medical field. There is so much potential in this community, and to help bring our community out from underneath the unnecessary burdens, I plan to assist those that have a desire to learn regardless of their financial stability and past mistakes. Although it is a difficult task to accomplish, I have done many things that have been "difficult", proving many people wrong. As a result, I know I will do the same for my

My inclination for the sciences started to be evident during my first years of high school; however, the dreams of being a “scientist” seem far from being reached when growing up in a third world country. When I came to the United States, I faced not only a whole new world of opportunities, but I also encountered the difficulties of a language barrier and a cultural gap. Throughout my last years of high school and my first year of college, my preference for the sciences, specifically Biology and Chemistry became clearer. Neuroscience had always been in the back of my head, and it was here, at Wake Forest University, during the first semester of my second year that I took my first Neuroscience class together with a lab on the subject. Two classes

Throughout history, many societies across the world have tended to banish people with mental disorders from the mainstream. Even today individuals with psychopathologies experience additional social handicaps and distress as a result of prejudice. Yet, according to statistics, one out of four adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.

The life of a human being is defined not only by their own definition by character

Currently, our world is transforming rapidly to be more accepting of differences and learning to celebrate what makes people unique. This occurred through small strategic wins around the globe when people fought for what they believed in. I have faith that everyone can positively impact the people around them in a meaningful manner. Combining my past experiences and my aspiration to better the world, my dream is to go into the medical field. I would like to do research and study the human nervous system, searching for and finding a way to cure neurological disorders. I have prepared myself through science classes, AP exams, attending health/medical conferences, and volunteering at the Eagle Ridge Hospital, always pushing myself to excel at everything I tried. I received high marks alongside 5s on every AP exam I took. This past December, I was even chosen to attend the Mini-Med Operations Conference which took place at the BC Children’s Hospital. There, I learned about the world of surgery and how surgeons can aid developing countries. It covered topics such as Global Surgery and mental health.

In my exciting journey to become a physician, I hope to major in neurosciences at Creighton University. Now, I was drawn to this specific major due to a particular experience I had during an Anatomy and Physiology dissection lab. The air smelt foul, tables were crowded with scalpels, and I was wearing blue gloves with geeky large goggles. Cutting into a raw, cold sheep brain, I became fascinated by the distinct parts: the cerebellum, pituitary gland, corpus callosum, and the medulla oblongata. Being the nerd I am when it came to that class, my partner and I would aggressively battle one another over who gets to dissect the brain next. I realized that I became most aggressive during dissections in this particular unit, purely because I was so interested and captivated by the subject of neuroscience. Due to this experience, I had no hesitation in selecting neurosciences as my undergraduate

Neuroplasticity refers to the brains capability to reorganize by adapting and creating new neural pathways as needed (Hoiland, E., & Chudler, E. )The brain’s neuroplasticity is important because it allows the brain to change throughout our lives. Brain Neuroplasticity for example, can help recover the brain from an automobile accident. The brain will recapture lost brain function from a brain trauma through shaping techniques of Neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity helps in aiding the development of a new language, increasing focus, and improving previously learned tasks. In order to learn new motor skills, according to NeuroScienceNews, the brain must be able to rapidly change the connections between neurons and form new patterns to accomplish

I'm captivated by how the complex physiological structures work together to keep us alive and how damage to them may have health risks. I've enjoyed heart dissection in biology , how they workhelped me gain analytical and practical skills. Psychology has helped me improved evaluating skills and how to deal with ethical issues and that physical health can have a consequential impact on mental health.

As a little girl with cerebral palsy, I struggled to do many things. When I look back on it, I can see that my mother was a pretty good brain trainer. For example, I had very poor hand coordination, so I had difficulty cutting with scissors accurately. My mother, however, was not fazed by my decapitated paper dolls; she devised lots of ways to help train my brain to improve my fine motor skills.