I am fortunate to say that my unyielding curiosity about the world has pushed me to become the independently driven student I am. Acceptance into the Neuroscience Graduate program at Brandeis University will allow me to pursue my interest in neuroplasticity, and transfer the skills acquired throughout my degree to research in a hospital setting.
On May 19, 2018, I will complete a total of three consecutive years at Fitchburg State University, graduating with my Bachelors of Science in Psychology. In this time I have earned an overall GPA of 3.66/4.0, and a major GPA of 3.74/4.0. I have tailored my education to my interests by accomplishing a minor in biology with a GPA of 3.50/4.0, as well as a minor in neuroscience behavior and cognition with a GPA of 3.41/4.0.
I have actively pursued many opportunities in the science community at FSU, including tutoring, sitting on the curriculum committee, Psi Chi, and working on research practicums. The requirement to tutor any specific course at FSU is obtaining a final grade meeting or exceeded 3.3/4.0 in that course. After being approached by the head of the tutor center, and recommended by Dr. Thomas Schilling, I tutored music, biology and psychology courses. The majority of weekly one on one sessions were with
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The committee, comprised of the entire psychological sciences faculty, myself, and one other student representative, meets between four and five times a semester. During these meetings I vote and participate in all topics in the same manner as faculty, with the exception of confidential conversations regarding specific students. Also during my second year I was recognized for having a GPA in the top 35% of my class across the university with the induction into Psi Chi, the national honor society of