I am constantly surprised by the culture and am humbled by how much I do not know. Stepping into a culture I know nothing about, I have found it fascinating to track the similarities and differences I see between different people. Even though I do not know any French and still have much to learn about the history, culture, and politics of Paris, I have appreciated finding common threads between both what I have experienced and from what I am learning by taking in a new city.
In this way, I find medicine and history fascinating because it tells a story of how many cultures have impacted medicine in different ways yet have collaborated and learned from each other to contribute to the progression of humanity. Walking into the Musee d’Histoire de la Medicine, I was excited to integrate my interest in both history and medicine. I personally am really passionate about pursuing a neuroscience degree; however, I truly enjoy branching out to other disciplines that broaden both my knowledge and appreciation for research within different subjects.