A 22-year-old woman realizes her 10-year aspiration by being accepted to a US university for a PhD.
A 22-year-old woman from Texas called Taylor Denise Andrew has fulfilled a longstanding ambition by being accepted into the esteemed PhD program in neuroscience at the Graduate School for Biomedical Sciences at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.
Taylor celebrated this achievement on social media, revealing that it was a goal she had set for herself since she was a young child. “My ideal Ph.D. program in neuroscience has accepted me! Since I was twelve years old, I have been manifesting this day,” Taylor stated.
She started her academic career at Oberlin College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and neuroscience.
She reflected on her journey to graduate school and conveyed her sincere appreciation for the help she got from mentors, friends, and family during the application process.
“My friends, family, and community have been incredibly supportive. She told BOTWC, “My undergraduate mentors were more than happy to assist with my graduate school applications.”
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She also acknowledged her family’s support and advice in helping her create important emails and evaluate writing samples. Her support system of friends at Oberlin College helped her stay grounded by lending a sympathetic ear when she needed it most.
“My personal statement was refined with the help of one of my friends, Kirstin, who is pursuing a master’s degree in Professional Writing at Carnegie Mellon,” Taylor remarked.
Taylor’s keen interest in researching disorders affecting the central nervous system led her to choose neuroscience as her specialty. She admitted to feeling self-conscious about her writing abilities despite her academic accomplishments, which made the personal statement a difficult but necessary component of her application process.
“I knew I could really shine in the personal statement. I’m really appreciative of Científico Latino’s advice, which I sought in order to find a mentor in my industry,” she said.
Taylor attributed her success to the influence of her father and significant mentors, including Dr. Travis Wilson, Dr. Gunnar Kwaakye, and Dr. Eric Floyd, who provided her with a solid example for pursuing a career in neuroscience.
Taylor intends to use her PhD to contribute to better knowledge and treatment of central nervous system illnesses. After completing the program, she hopes to have a clear plan for the future and possibly land a job in her industry.
“I am aware that I claimed to have brought this dream to pass. But there was a lot of movement going on behind the scenes. You can do great things if you have a clear vision, perseverance, and hard work,” she remarked.
