What was one notable aspect about Carleton Neuroscience?
Neuroscience is an exciting and rapidly blossoming field of study, and Carleton is one of very few universities offering a B.Sc. in Neuroscience. Choosing this program at Carleton gives aspiring neuroscientists a unique opportunity for a head-start in learning the basics of Neuroscience, as opposed to taking a 4-year Biology degree.
The classes are excellent, some of my favourites included John Stead’s Principles of Neuroscience, Amedeo D’Angiulli’s Neuroscience of Consciousness and Matt Holahan’s Psychopharmacology. There are weekly seminars on Fridays that students can attend where neuroscientists present research on all kinds of interesting topics. This was awesome because the topics are cool and you get to learn how researchers go about their practice. The profs are awesome as well, I found them all friendly, funny, smart and willing to help. Not to mention, there is some cool research going on at Carleton, so getting to know your prof may help you land a research project in one of their labs, which is an extremely valuable learning experience. Don’t be shy, they are all approachable and helpful people.
My own experience writing my Honours Thesis with Dr. Elaine Waddington-Lamont was an absolute pleasure – together we discussed how circadian rhythm disruption may underlie mood disorders. I felt quite an accomplishment writing something like that, and graetful to have learned from an expert. There are a lot of options for people taking this degree, I myself chose to get a teacher’s degree and plan on teaching overseas somewhere. I still maintain an enthusiasm for Neuroscience and Biology and may consider returning to Carleton or elsewhere for graduate studies in Neuroscience to become a researcher.
Take this program, you’ll enjoy your time here, and the future will be wide open for you!