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Advice Column

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Pre-Med

What classes do I take and when? What entrance exam should I take and how do I prepare? What resources are available to me as a Columbia student? What should I be aiming to achieve during my college years to impress medical schools?
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Pre-PhD

How long is a PhD? When should I start doing research? How do I find a lab I like? What should I be taking for classes? What will my summers look like? What careers can I pursue with a PhD?
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Undecided

How do I decide if a major in neuroscience is right for me? What can I do with a Bachelor's degree and neuroscience major? What options do I have to explore my interests further after I graduate?
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Neuroscience

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Classes

How do I complete the neuroscience major on time? When should I take what? How do I decide which electives to take? What double major options should I consider? What classes would you recommend? How do I register for a course load that is smart, manageable, and exciting?
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Research

When should I start doing research? How do I find a lab that is a good fit? What sorts of things should I be doing and learning in lab? What scholars programs, fellowships, scholarships, and summer opportunities should I consider? How can I stand out as a student researcher and balance academics?
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Extracurriculars

What should I be doing with my free time? How can I find extracurriculars that are meaningful and allow me to meet peers with similar interests? How many clubs should I be involved in? What STEM clubs can prepare me for the career I want?
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  • Home
  • About
    • Our Team
    • CNS Alumni
    • Black Neuroscience Society
  • Events
    • Encephalon
    • Research Fair
    • Brain Awareness Week
  • Outreach
    • epiSTEMic
    • Saturday Science
    • Mental Health Initiative
  • Mentorship
    • Neuromentorship
    • Advice Column
  • Neurotransmitter
    • Disease of Interest
    • Exciting Innovations
    • Independent Research
    • Neuroethics & Controversies
    • Mindfulness & Mental Health
    • Jokes & Puns
    • epiSTEMic
    • Miscellaneous
  • Join | Contact