<\/p>\n JUNE 2015:<\/strong> Each of these NBB undergraduates blogged about their experiences and neuroscience while they were in Paris.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n May-June, 2013<\/strong>: Each of these NBB undergraduates blogged about their experiences and neuroscience while they were in Paris.<\/p>\n These are the former students on the NBB Paris summer abroad program who have contributed blog posts in 2013, 2015 and 2017. JUNE 2017: Each of these NBB undergraduates blogged about their experiences and neuroscience while they were in Paris. … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/nbbparis\/files\/2017\/06\/kara.jpg?ssl=1\")
<\/a>Kara Danielczuk:<\/strong> Salut! I am a rising senior from Enfield, CT, majoring in\u00a0Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology. At Emory, I work in a pharmacology lab investigating\u00a0a protein involved in the autophagy pathway. This is my second time visiting Paris, but this time I hope to learn much more about the French culture and its influence in the field of neuroscience.\u00a0In my free time, I love to go on adventures and explore the outdoors. I also enjoy cooking and eating, so I’m excited to mange on some French food!<\/p>\n<\/a>Madeline DeShazer:<\/strong> Bonjour! My name is Madeline DeShazer, and I’m a neuroscience and behavioral biology major at Emory University with a psychology double major. I’m from a small town in Kansas, and I’m incredibly excited to be studying in Paris this summer with Emory’s NBB program. My research interests include developmental neuropsychology and psychopathology. I’m looking forward to observing the beautiful\u00a0city of Paris through a scientific perspective and sharing these observations in my blog posts!<\/p>\n<\/a>Swetha Rajagopalan:<\/strong> Bonjour! I’m Swetha, and I’m a rising junior majoring in Quantitative Sciences (QSS) with a Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology concentration. I can’t wait to finally put my French to use. I love being around kids, exploring, dancing and eating lots and lots of food. I will be pursuing research so I am really hoping this trip will help me find what really interests me in neuroscience. I am so excited to immerse myself in France and blogging about all that I do especially eating cr\u00eapes everyday.<\/p>\n<\/a>Eva Rapp:<\/strong> Hi, my name is Eva Rapp, and I am from Clearwater, Florida.\u00a0 I am a rising senior in the NBB program.\u00a0 I am excited to be able to study abroad in Paris, while studying Neuroscience as this program integrates perfectly into my academic and personal interests. My future career goals are to hopefully incorporate neuroscience with nutrition.\u00a0 Since food is a large part of French culture, I hope to experience how the French view food and nutrition by living amongst their culture.<\/p>\n<\/a>Sarah Strausser:<\/strong> Hi Everyone! My name is Sarah and I am a rising senior at Emory University, studying Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and Anthropology. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, trying new foods, playing sports, and reading. I\u2019m very excited to study Parisian influences on advancements in Neuroscience and can\u2019t wait to see all that Paris has to offer!<\/p>\n<\/a>Pamela Romero:<\/strong> Bonjour! My name is Pamela and I’m an international student from Honduras majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology with a minor in Computer Science. I’m interested in computational neuroscience, and as such I was fascinated by the European Union’s Human Brain Project. I hope that studying abroad in France provides me with a glimpse of how European research is, and how the culture is similar\/different from both the U.S. and Honduras.\u00a0I’m excited for new research styles, culture, and food!<\/p>\n<\/a>Christian Botz-Zapp:<\/strong> Bonjour (or Bonsoir if it is evening for you)! My name is Christian and I am a rising senior majoring in Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology. After taking a gap year I hope to go on to graduate school to earn a PhD in Neuroscience. In the meantime, I look forward to exploring the incredible scientific culture that Paris has to offer. And the crepes… I look forward to those too.<\/p>\n<\/a>Ryan Shin:<\/strong> Hello, I’m Ryan Shin and I am a pre-medicine student majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and minoring in Music. Having a strong passion in music and interested in the way that music affects our bodies, I am also looking into earning a degree in Music Therapy. This summer, I will be studying abroad for Emory’s NBB Paris Program to learn more about current Parisian neuroscience research. I’m especially excited to be doing this while exploring Paris and experiencing the many aspects of French culture!<\/p>\n<\/a>Ngozi Nwabueze:<\/strong> Bonjour! My name is Ngozi Nwabueze and I am a rising junior and\u00a0Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology major at Emory. I have wanted to visit Paris since early on in high school, and I decided to study neuroscience not too long after that. I am blessed to have an opportunity to do both this summer! I love to draw and write, so I plan to do a lot of that (along with plenty of exploring) during my time here in Paris.<\/p>\n<\/a>Shruti Vadapalli:<\/strong> Bonjour! My name is Shruti, and I\u2019m a rising junior at Emory University majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and minoring in Economics. I\u2019m from Seattle, Washington, but am currently studying abroad in Paris. Throughout the next few weeks, I look forward to exploring different aspects of French culture, especially the art, food, and architecture. By the end of the month, I would like to be familiar with the city of Paris and well-versed in Parisian neuroscience research.<\/p>\n<\/a>Mehtab Manji:<\/strong> Bonjour! My name is Mehtab Manji and I am a rising senior majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology at Emory University. I passionate about exploring new places through food and nature. Everyday in Paris is a new adventure and I’m looking forward to embracing every moment of this amazing opportunity.<\/p>\n<\/a>Janet Martin:<\/strong> Hello everyone! My name is Janet Martin, and I am a rising senior at Emory University. I am a Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology major and a Predictive Health minor on the pre med track. Aside from school, I love hanging out with friends, watching netflix, and although I am not a professional, I am very interested in photography\/videography!<\/p>\n<\/a>Chandler Lichtefeld:<\/strong> Bonjour! My name is Chandler and I am a senior at Emory University majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. Besides exploring Paris this summer, I am applying to medical school with hopes of becoming a pediatric neurologist. In my free time I enjoy volunteering for the Special Olympics, hanging out with friends, and swimming. While I don’t speak French, I am looking forward to exploring the beautiful city of Paris and trying a variety of new food!<\/p>\n<\/a>Alicia Brown:<\/strong> Hi, my name is Alicia Brown! I’m an Atlanta-raised senior at Emory majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology with a minor in English. After traveling Europe the past week or so, I’m very excited to explore Paris and learn more about France’s contributions to neuroscience. I love museums, trying new foods, or simply people watching in new environments. At home, I enjoy reading, volunteering, and watching as many movies as possible. I’m looking forward to learning what I can through this experience and making some great memories in the process!<\/p>\n<\/a>Chris Prugh:<\/strong> Hi, I’m Chris, a rising junior at Emory University. I am a double major in Biology and Film Studies, although I am very interested in neuroscience and mental health. Outside of academics, I am the percussion section leader in Emory Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Percussion Ensemble. Here in Paris, I am extremely excited to not only continue my neuroscience studies, but to also practice my French and expand on all my other interests as well. Although I am not exactly sure what my professional future entails, I know that my time in Paris will be a great experience for anything that I pursue!<\/p>\n<\/a>Nicole Bleecker<\/strong>: My name is Nicole, and I’m senior from Bethesda, Maryland. In my spare time I love to travel, bake vegan cupcakes, and strive to find the perfect Cappucino. I love to volunteer, and am very passionate about educational equality.<\/p>\n<\/a>Morgan McNair<\/strong>: Hi, my name is Morgan McNair and I am a Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Major and Music Minor. I am so thankful for the opportunity\u00a0to be studying abroad in Paris with my fellow NBB Emory peers! I’m excited to explore and learn about Paris and French cuisine while also\u00a0delving\u00a0into neuroscience.<\/p>\n<\/a>Danielle McFarlane: <\/strong>Bonjour! I’m Danielle, a rising senior at Emory University! I am currently on a\u00a0study abroad program in France investigating neuroscience from a Parisian lens.\u00a0Other than my\u00a0interests in neuroscience, I enjoy\u00a0hanging out with friends, going out to eat, and taking nature walks.<\/p>\n<\/a>Celia Greenlaw: <\/strong>My name is Celia Greenlaw and I am a Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology major and a French minor. I am from Sudbury, Massachusetts. At Emory, I work in the Laboratory of Comparative Primate Cognition, and my research studies cognitive inhibition in rhesus macaques. This is my fourth time in Paris, and I am excited to explore it through a scientific perspective!<\/p>\n<\/a>Maria Vazquez:\u00a0<\/strong>Bonjour tout le monde! My name is Maria G. Vazquez and I am a rising senior at Emory University studying Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology (NBB). I am currently studying abroad for the summer with the Emory NBB program at Paris and I will be blogging about my adventures in France and how they relate to my studies and the field of neuroscience.\u00a0 In my free time, I love spending time with my family and friends, doing arts & crafts, and exploring new places. I am excited to explore France and experience the French culture!<\/p>\n<\/a>Beatrice Secheli: <\/strong>Bonjour! My name is Beatrice Secheli and I am a rising senior majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and minoring in Global Health at Emory University. The beautiful complexity of the human brain fascinates me! I am excited for the opportunity to immerse myself in French culture and study the history of French Neurology and sensory integration in Paris. I look forward to examining French primary research literature, while investigating the neural\u00a0mechanisms responsible for enjoying delicious\u00a0French cuisine and running through the breathtaking\u00a0streets of Paris.<\/p>\n<\/a>Alexandru Rus: <\/strong>I am a rising senior at Emory University double majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and Human Health. I am particularly interested in the intersection of Neuroscience and Health, focusing on the acute and chronic implications of neuronal processes and pathologies. My interests lie in the interplay between these two areas, and the effects of neuronal mechanisms on overall quality of life and well-being. I am excited to learn about the history of neurology in France and to explore the Parisian way of life, one famous painting and delightful baguette at a time!<\/p>\n<\/a>Sasha Cukier: <\/strong>Hi, my name is Sasha Cukier. I am a rising Senior from Montreal, Quebec majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and minoring in Predictive Health. I love traveling and exploring new places, primarily through food and outdoor activity. I look forward to writing about my explorations in Paris with a Neuroscience lens. I am currently interested in positive psychology and hope to incorporate this in my blog. Hope you enjoy \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<\/a>Kaavya Mandi: <\/strong>Bonjour! My name is Kaavya Mandi and I am a rising senior at Emory University, where I am studying Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and Psychology. In my free time, I enjoy drawing, reading, exploring new places, enjoying the outdoors, and eating a diverse range of times. During my time outside of class, you\u2019ll either find me studying at a caf\u00e9, munching on a cr\u00eape, or nibbling on baguettes and brie. In the meantime, happy reading!<\/p>\n<\/a>Kimi Chan: <\/strong>Hi my name is Kimi and\u00a0I am a rising senior at Emory, majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and minoring in Sociology. I have a passion working with little kids and I will be applying to medical schools during my gap year after college. I love to bake French\u00a0macarons (number one reason why I wanted to study abroad in Paris – FOOD!) and I love hiking. I am from Portland, Oregon and I love recycling,\u00a0trying new foods, and attending body combat classes.<\/p>\n<\/a>Amy Yeh: <\/strong>My name is Amy and I’m a Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology and French double major\u00a0at Emory University. \u00a0I’m on the pre-dental track and heavily involved in Emory EMS. In Paris, my favorite park is Parc des Buttes-Chaumont (19eme arr) and my\u00a0favorite cafe is Carette!<\/p>\n<\/a>Phi Trac: <\/strong>Hello, everyone! My name is Phi Trac and I am studying Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology and Economics at Emory University. My hobbies include outdoor rock climbing, lacrosse, and colorguard. I love to eat, and I am excited to try all the different foods in France as I spend the next month studying abroad. I look forward to learning more about neuroscience and sharing my knowledge and adventures in France with you all!<\/p>\n<\/a>Nicole Asante: <\/strong>Everything about the human body fascinates me, from the contours that create its shape and form to the mechanisms that control its every movement and sensation.\u00a0 As a rising senior at Emory University I decided to follow this passion by majoring in both neuroscience and visual arts, two seemingly opposing fields that I hope to integrate over my time at Emory.\u00a0 Traveling to Paris this summer is a not only a novel experience for me, but also a perfect opportunity to study my fields of interest in a city that thrives in both disciplines.<\/p>\n<\/a>Kayleigh Edwards: <\/strong>Hello all, or should I say Bonjour? My name is Kayleigh Edwards and I am a rising senior at Emory. What a better way to spend part of my summer studying abroad in Paris, France. Since France is one of the leading places for upcoming neuroscience, I am honored to be a part of it. I love music, food, and experiencing new cultures. Since Parisian culture is definitely new to me (my French is very limited), it will be a fun challenge to be able to incorporate things from the culture of Paris alongside neurological studies and information.<\/p>\n<\/a>Meg Airey:\u00a0<\/strong>Hi everyone! My name is Meg Airey, and I\u2019m a rising senior at Emory University, studying Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology and Psychology. I\u2019m looking to complete a PhD in clinical psychology and go on to become a therapist. In my free time, I enjoy running, eating, and traveling as much as possible! While I have never studied French before, I\u2019m fascinated by the language and I\u2019m incredibly excited to learn about all that Paris has to offer.<\/p>\n<\/a>Ethan Siegel: <\/strong>Bonjour! My name is Ethan and I am a rising junior at Emory University majoring in neuroscience and behavioral biology and minoring in French language and culture.\u00a0 Neuroscience has always been interesting to me because although there has been increasing research on the subject, there is still so much mystery and so much left to discover.\u00a0 I am extremely excited to be in Paris because it allows me to combine aspects of my two main fields of study, while also allowing me to explore a beautiful and amazing city.<\/p>\n<\/a>Reema Panjwani:<\/strong> Hi! I’m Reema and I’m a double major in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. I’m from New York City (shout out to Bayside, Queens!) and am really excited to discover another great city this summer – Paris! At Emory I’m involved in the Hindu Students Association, the Inter-Religious Council, and research in the Department of Hematology and Oncology at Winship Cancer Institute. Can’t wait to blog about my crazy out of the mind (neuroscience pun! woohoo!) Parisian experiences.<\/p>\n<\/a>Kamin Bouguyon:<\/strong> Bonjour, tout le monde! I am currently majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. Having always loved learning about science and how the world works, exploring neuroscience in Paris promises to be the experience of a lifetime. On top of that, I hope to further develop my French speaking ability as I learn about my heritage. Thinking about all of the new sights and senses that open up around this city allows for new glimpses into the world of the brain as I will show you new ways to think about food, music, and so much more.<\/p>\n<\/a>Joy Lee:<\/strong> Hi, I’m Joy and study Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology at Emory University. I’m in Paris for five weeks and excited about so much, but especially the food!<\/p>\n<\/a>Sehe Han:<\/strong> I am a senior at Emory studying neuroscience and behavioral biology. My area of research is in the influence of sleep in memory consolidation, and I cannot wait to embrace the rich history of French neurology! Outside of neuroscience, I enjoys the creative process of making “stuff”\u00a0whether it\u2019s a carefully embroidered garden landscape using over twenty colors of neatly stitched thread, a nineteenth-century English-style theatre set with ten feet high walls, the demanding viola part of Beethoven’s infamous Ninth Symphony or a nice simple cocktail. In her 2013 NBB summer program, I love wandering around the roads of Paris and listening to the beautiful fluctuating tones of the French language. Sehe will post on June 12, 19, and 26th.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>Mayur Patel: <\/strong>Bonjour! I’m Mayur, a Neuroscience student at Emory University. I’ve always been interested in learning what makes us tick, especially in light of the mechanisms of connections in the brain. This trip is my chance to explore Neuroscience in a new venue, Paris. Between walks along the Seine and munching on a baguette, I’ll show you how Neuroscience is applicable all around the city of love. Allons-y! Mayur will post on June 11, 18, and 25th.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>James Eun:<\/strong> Pleasure found in taste, in sight and all the other senses are what makes life worth living. What better way to live life than in Paris, where the intricacies of culinary was born and where acres of flourishing green are found. And what can be more intriguing than learning how all those sensory information is coded in the brain and understanding all the subtle differences between the pathways so that we may one day be able to fully manipulate in order to restore and even create.\u00a0James will post on June 12, 19, and 26th.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>Ankita Gumaste:<\/strong> I am a rising senior at Emory University majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. I am interested in studying neuroscience because I think that the nervous system includes some of the most fascinating and intricate mechanisms in the human body. Additionally, I am interested in studying in France because I have studied the French language for a number of years and am eager to learn more about the language and culture.\u00a0Ankita will post on June 12, 19, and 26th.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>Emily Berthiaume:<\/strong> I am going into my senior year at Emory University double majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and Chemistry. I currently work in Dr. Samuel Sober’s research laboratory investigating delayed auditory feedback in Bengalese finch songbirds. Neuroscience is fascinating to me because there is still so much to be discovered about why animals and humans behave the way that they do. This experience in Paris, however, is equally intriguing because of the opportunity to discover the history behind what is known about the brain.\u00a0Emily will post on June 11, 18, and 25th.<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>Maxwell Farina:<\/strong> I’m a rising senior majoring in NBB and Music Performance. I play saxophone and piano, and although music has been and always will be a life passion of mine, I am pursing a career in neuroscientific medicine. I find it absolutely compelling that the brain, which we all use constantly, is shrouded in such mystery, and I cannot imagine a more difficult (and satisfying) puzzle to investigate.\u00a0Max will post on June 12, 19, and 26th.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>Eric Yao:<\/strong> My name is Eric Yao, I am an uprising senior at Emory majoring in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and minoring in economics. \u00a0I am fascinated by neuroscience because it is one of the most complex and least understood parts of the human body. \u00a0I am especially interested in how single neurons ultimately define out perception, behavior, and personality. \u00a0France is a wonderful place for a neuroscience program due to its rich history in neuroscience and delicious baguettes!\u00a0Eric will post on June 11, 18, and 25th.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>Sarah Harrington: <\/strong>I am super excited to have the opportunity to study abroad in Paris. \u00a0I have never been abroad but I believe that this will broaden my world view to different cultures. \u00a0I’m equally as interested in learning about the neuroscience that Paris has to offer. \u00a0The plasticity and complexity of the brain has always fascinated me and I can’t wait to explore it further with such a great group this summer.\u00a0Sarah will post on June 12, 19, and 26th.<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>Camden MacDowell:<\/strong> I am a rising junior neuroscience and behavioral biology major at Emory University. I’m specifically interested in computational neuroscience, neural coding, and brain to computer interfaces. I came to Paris to learn about it’s rich history of neuroscience research.\u00a0Camden will post on June 11, 18, and 25th.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>Sam Yang: <\/strong>My name is Sam and I am a rising 3rd year student at Emory University. I am drawn towards understanding neuroscience because I have always wondered why we act, think, and behave the way we do, especially in the context of a dynamic and plastic brain. I am hoping that my experiences in Paris will continue to shine upon that goal of understanding the human condition, and by understanding more about the world around me, I can grow to appreciate both the similarities and unique diversity of the 7 billion different minds and life-experiences across the globe.\u00a0Sam will post on June 12, 19, and 26th.<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>Noareen Ahmed:<\/strong> My name is Noareen Ahmed and I am a rising senior at Emory University from Syosset, New York pursuing a major in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology and a minor in Behavioral Economics. My undergraduate studies and research are centered around the physiological implications of mental imagery and neuroplasticity as a product of guided mental practice. My overall interest in neuroscience as a discipline comes from a holistic appreciation that bridges the humane, artistic elements of science with the objective, empirical need for cutting edge scientific discovery. Studying in Paris, France this summer will, for me, magnify the link of subjectivity, surroundings and cultural influences over the objective nature of scientific discovery.\u00a0Noareen will post on June 11, 18, and 25th.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"