RESOURCES
From my own experiences, I've crafted a space for you—offering insights into research internships, resume building, university applications, and the wonders of brain science. This effort is rooted in gratitude for the help I received throughout my academic journey. Let's create a community where shared knowledge fuels success and aspirations take flight.
Research Internships 101
Hey Future Researchers! 🌐 Applying for internships or assistantships can be a maze, but fear not—I've got a strategy to make your journey tear-free. Let's dive in!
First off, personalized guidance is golden. Check out mentorship programs like Project Short, Project EduAccess, and Videsh. Topmate is another gem for one-on-one advice. I joined Project Short and landed the incredible Ms. Monique Tania Santoso as my guide. Her academic journey is a beacon that still inspires me!
Now, let's talk networking. LinkedIn and Academic Twitter are your go-to platforms. Follow labs you're eyeing, and connect with professionals. I snagged my neuromarketing internship through LinkedIn magic and even used it to amp up my grad school applications. InVolMEnt and IndiaBioscience are also gold mines for job openings.
Crafting the perfect cover letter and resume? Harvard Guide has your back. It's the internet's holy grail for refining these crucial documents.
Need some real examples? Shoot me a request using the contact form, and I'll share my academic resume and cover letter along with my two cents. And hey, if you're curious about my research journey, check out my experience here.
So, gear up and conquer those research opportunities! 🚀 #ResearchReady #FutureScientist
Brain Science 101
Hey Brainiacs! 🧠 Curious about your 1.4 kg brain? Exploring its mysteries can be quite the adventure, but I’ve got a guide to help you through it.
Start with the foundational trio: Functional Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, and Neurochemistry (sprinkled with a dash of molecular biology). If these are the holy trinity of understanding your brain's inner workings, then Eric Kandel's gift is our bible.
As you cruise through this neural journey, brace yourself for the marathon! Dive into Brain Energetics, Neuropharmacology, Neuroimmunology, and more. We even throw in a bit of Neuromarketing, Neuroendocrinology, HCI, and Neuroeconomics. Yep, we're slapping "neuro" on everything because, well, the brain rules! 😄
If this feels overhwhelming, the Huberman Lab's podcast is your beacon where Dr. Andrew Huberman, spills the beans on living a "brainilicious" (as some may call it) life. 🎙️
Graduate School 101
This one's the bigger deal folks. Applying to graduate school is tough, complex if looking to apply to schools across boundaries, but still carrying the weight of the most exciting and quite well 'decisive' time of your life. I know, been there! Here's a summary of my fall 2024 application outcomes:
• I secured an admit from the prestigious Columbia University, USA to pursue an MS in Neuroscience. (Youngest in class among the very few Indians admitted into the programs since inception). For folks unaware, the Zuckerman Institute at Columbia is (or rather was till 2022) home to the works of the nobel laureate and my favourite neuroscientist, Erik Kandel.
• I am accepted to conduct research at the Language and Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at TC based on my previous academic experience.
• I have been offered one of the highest merit scholarship awards in the incoming batch of Fall 2024 in form of the Founders Award and Michael Eisner Award.
• I was a finalist for the prestigious Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships in the year 2024 and a semi-finalist for the Incognito Scholarships.
So, like I said, I have had my own share of tears, anxieties and moments of absolute rejoice. And even after making it (presumably) to the end of it all, I now am in the community of folks dealing with an imposter syndrome! Yep, this doesn't seem to end. While I can't (not yet) help with the emotions, I can certainly lend a helping hand with the logistics of the process.
This section would thus soon serve as a culmination of all the resources that helped me in my cycle, and also the ones that I see as potential assets in helping put your struggles to ease.
