After careful consideration of my career path, I have made the difficult decision to focus on Neuroscience amidst the diverse topics and vocations of a liberal arts education at Middlebury College. I am grateful for my decision because I love discovering the innerworkings of the brain and its influences on every aspect of my experience and the world around me. Learning about the brain has allowed me to develop my understanding of myself, my interactions with peers, and my ability navigate challenges. Studying neurotransmitters, metabolic processes, and brain plasticity has been supportive in expanding my emotional intelligence, informing my nutritional and body building goals, and interrelating previous experiences with new opportunities. Although I am only beginning my journey into completing my Neuroscience major, I have found the skills that I have learned to be invaluable. Most notably, studying neuroscience has informed and refined my ability to learn. My love for learning has guided my career in a variety of environments and experiences; from working as a Quality Assurance Intern at a major pharmaceutical company and Tax Department Intern at an Industrial Company, to working in multiple fast food and mobile restaurants, distribution centers, and volunteer sites. The variety of work and volunteer experiences, coupled with my educational career has grown my skills in data analytics, collaboration, adaptability, conflict resolution, customer service, quality management, sales leadership, and translation. I am excited to further supplement my skills and knowledge with the new experiences that are to come, as I continue my educational career in Neuroscience. I can be assured that no matter where my portfolio takes me, there will be opportunities for self-improvement and knowledge acquisition, because I will always have to take my brain with me.