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So, you say science is hard. Why should I major in neuroscience? What is there to love about it? The primary reason is because neuroscience, the study of the biological basis of the brain and behavior is amazing! Neuroscience major at Wellesley not only lets you delve into the study of the brain by taking classes in departments of biology, chemistry and psychology, but also opens doors to many opportunities in graduate education in a flourishing field of science. Here's what some Neuroscience students say: "I love neuroscience because it's the study of one of the most complex organs and systems in the human body: the brain and the nervous system. What makes it fascinating and exciting is that even the slightest change in the system can affect our everyday actions, thoughts, and emotions. It's the epicenter of our being and we are learning more about it every day, but we still don't fully understand how it works or why it works the way it does. "
"I really love Neuroscience as it's so relevant to our lives. It's also very complex and in my opinion, one of the least understood parts of our body. I also believe that Neuroscience is one of the fields that's getting a lot of attention these days as we've only recently had the technology to be able to closely investigate the brain and begin to understand how it functions and works." "It's a relatively new field of science and it's applicable to many other fields of study. Here at Wellesley I like how biology, chemistry, computer science, and psychology courses are incorporated into the major--it provides a wide background for all the different specialties in neuroscience. The department faculty are also really great. They are excited about neuroscience and have a lot of interesting research going on at the college."
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What's in the Neuroscience Monitor? |