Why did you decide to pursue a degree in Behavioural Neuroscience?
It struck me as an interesting field that I didn’t know much about. My interests are broad and I liked the variety of classes in subjects like psychology, biology and chemistry. It meant I could learn about different disciplines and how to integrate them into a cohesive view of the world. I liked that I could focus on either the neuroscientific, clinical or social aspects of the field.
I was particularly interested in the computational aspects of neuroscience, because it’s a field of research where findings can apply to artificial intelligence, an interest of mine. On the other hand, I also noticed that there were research opportunities in many other sub-fields of psychology and neuroscience.
How big a factor was the opportunity to do research?
Doing research for credit was attractive because it adds hands-on learning to the curriculum. I saw research as a way to boost my resumé and enrich my university experience.
Also, working alongside a professor for an entire year really allows students to build a relationship with a possible mentor.