Neuroscience Personal Statement

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If I were asked to pick one goal to accomplish during my lifetime, it would be to inspire and help others to be the best version of themselves. I have known I was meant to work in the field of healthcare since about the age of three, when I couldn’t wait to grow up and become a veterinarian. That love for animals eventually developed into a love of caring for people as well, as I now have my heart set on becoming a Medical Doctor. Although I think it might be a bit presumptuous to declare a specialty this early, I have taken an incredible interest in the brain’s functioning and its affect on our behavior. This interest is why I am choosing to complete my first degree in Neuroscience. The possibilities in this field are nearly endless, and I

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