I am a currently a year 1 student following Track 1, and have been studying at the VU, Amsterdam for the past 6 months. The courses here are interesting and challenging and one always finds themselves surrounded by like-minded and enthusiastic peers. The faculty trains us to become wholesome scientists. We also get an opportunity to do a five month laboratory rotation. I am grateful to Neurasmsus for the financial support and the opportunity to learn and work at these high end research universities and centres.