91Ö±²¥ is the whole package!
What made you choose to study at 91Ö±²¥ and your course? How did you research the University to find out about studying in 91Ö±²¥?
I graduated from the University of 91Ö±²¥ with a BSc in Psychology in 2019. I decided to continue doing a Masters in the same department solely because of the specific course in Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience that they offered. During my undergraduate degree, I had the opportunity to be exposed to newly emerging multidisciplinary fields in Psychology. This is where my motivation to pursue a further degree in the area of cognitive and computational neuroscience developed.
After researching about the MSc programme and receiving guidance from the director of the course, I was confident in my intentions to apply for the programme. Having started the course from September, I am so glad to say that I made the right decision of staying in 91Ö±²¥ to pursue this Masters, as this course is exactly what I had expected and I am loving the challenging interdisciplinary environment of this degree.
What was your initial impression of 91Ö±²¥ and the University when you first arrived?
Well, it’s been just over 3 years since I first arrived in 91Ö±²¥! But the amount of support and engagement that I received from the University upon my initial arrival continues to this day. In fact, there is a lot of support for postgraduate students, both from the University and within the department. Furthermore, the resources and facilities are absolutely amazing and something I definitely take advantage of.
What are the highlights of your experience in 91Ö±²¥ so far?
One of the key highlights so far has been getting the opportunity to visit the 91Ö±²¥ Robotics lab and learning about the Mammal Bot project under the European Union’s Human Brain Project from post-doctoral researchers working on the project.
What would you say to a student considering studying at the University of 91Ö±²¥?
I would say that being a research led university, studying at 91Ö±²¥ gives you the opportunity to be exposed to cutting edge research during your degree. You will essentially study and be trained under some of the leading experts in their respective fields. Alongside this, you will experience an amazing social life and an opportunity to be a part of a culturally and globally diverse family of students from around the world! You will also experience the support of the University through the various services dedicated to students. Studying in 91Ö±²¥ will also give you access to a range of resources and facilities to support you in your degree.