What Will I Major In?

Hey guys,

It's crazy how fast the end of the first semester is approaching, and I think it's appropriate for me to start thinking about what my major will be for the next 3 years...

1. Honours Life Sciences
2. Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behavior (PNB)
3. Honors Biology

So, why Life Sciences?

PROS

1. It opens up almost any science course for me

• I really like anatomy and physiology, neuroscience, and chemistry. If I were to major in any of these, there's most likely no way I would deeply experience the others, so I really love the flexibility in terms of the course enrolment

2. I can do co-op

• Again, having such a broad specialization, I can apply to multiple types of positions in the field

3. I figured I really like how all sciences work together

• Even though I am definitely not a physics or math person, I really appreciate how it works within our organisms, and I would like to take some more courses in that area

4. It has an awesome course list: Health & Disease, Life Lab, Anatomy, etc.

• Not only I can take courses from different faculties, but I will also have an awesome list of mandatory courses, which won't be a burden

CONS

• If I wouldn't be 100% set on going to the Medical School, this would not be the best major to choose because it is just too broad (but like I said, I only choose Medicine)

Why PNB?

PROS

1. Brain is a fascinating organ to me

• Neuroscience is fascinating. There is so much our brain is capable of doing, yet we didn't even discover a small fraction of it. It’s a worthy organ to dedicate a major to

2. There are endless research areas

• Because the brain is so mighty, there is an endless amount of opportunities for me to do research in.

3. I'm really good at Psychology (highest grade)

• I have a fantastic professor and a wonderful  teaching assistant (TA) who I would just admire to work with in the future

CONS

• As someone who really likes all sciences, I would not want to limit myself to only one big type, however, I would definitely take a lot of courses in Neurosci
• It has a few mandatory courses (math, writing), that I think I won't thoroughly enjoy
• I will really miss my bio labs

Why Biology?

PROS

1. I thoroughly enjoy my time in lab

• I finally learned how to appreciate work in a team, and it is probably the first team of people I have, who genuinely wants to help and encourage each other. So, along with fascinating lab activities, I also enjoy 2 hours of work with my lovely partners.

2. I want to learn about humans from micro (cellular/molecular level) to macro (organ, organ system, organism) perspective

• Biology is diverse. From a cell to an ecosystem, and as something in the middle (human), I want to know how things work within and around me.

3. I can do co-op

• Once again, a wonderful opportunity to apply my knowledge in the diverse disciplines of biology

CONS

• It is kind of similar to Life Sci, but the course list is not as broad and amazing (to me)

Having said all of that, I am still very torn...

I really apologize for not posting frequently, this is because I was drowning in homework. Soon, I'll post about learning, time management techniques, and writing in University!