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Pursuing My Pre-College Neuroscience Degree
I have been interested in the inner workings of the human mind for years. In the summer prior to my junior year, I took a pre-college neuroscience course at Emory University, which only strengthened my interest in neuroscience. I hope to research in neuroscience following college. I believe that majoring in chemistry will aid me in finding a career in research, while majoring in neuroscience will aid me in the field for obvious reasons. At USC, I hope to pursue my academic interests by pursuing these majors and focusing on my academic success with my future in mind. I plan to take a rigorous, but not overwhelming, course load and devote a reasonable amount of time to studying. I also intend to enjoy the arts and activities on campus to become

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