Neurasmus cohort 2021-2023

The variety of applications and remarkably rapid progress in the field of Neuroscience have attracted me ever since I was a teenager. The Neurasmus master program allowed me to explore this interest in a meaningful and exciting way. The program offers you the opportunity to work with people from various backgrounds and universities. Thus I have been able to experience first hand how different perspectives can contribute to better scientific research and academic attitudes. I am 100% convinced that the collaboration between different institutes is a great added value in the academic world, as it allows for a deeper insight in several topics. Additionally, being thrown into new situations gave me that extra push to explore new places and meet new people. Getting out of your comfort zone can be scary, but it allowed me to meet the most wonderful people and I got some amazing friends out of it. Whilst the Neurasmus program can be challenging, I think anyone who doesn't shy away from adventure and is passionate about science would benefit from it.

The Neurasmus program provides me with unique experiences arising from the opportunity to study in two partner universities and appreciate diversity. The program and its partner universities offer excellent training that allows me to refine my skills and competencies necessary for a career in neuroscience research and academia while connecting with people from various backgrounds. I am forever grateful to the Neurasmus program for a remarkable learning opportunity.

I've wanted to study Neuroscience for a very long time, but I didn't know which area I wanted to focus on specifically. There are so many interesting options! Through lectures with scientists from multiple fields and practical experience in different labs, Neurasmus has allowed me to explore the vast world of brain research and gain deeper knowledge of the state of the art. The multicultural aspect of the program - living in different countries and meeting people from all over the world - is also incredibly enriching. It teaches me to look for different perspectives, integrate ideas and the importance of keeping an open mind. I am forever grateful to be part of this family!

I am grateful to the program commitee and everyone who takes part in the Neurasmus for giving me the opportunity to challenge myself in a neuroscience pathway
This program was perfect for switching from my software engineering major to the neurobiology and trying myself in a variety of branches of the brain science. With the Neurasmus I realized that anyone can find themselves in a world of neurobiology, regardless of the background.

I am happy to be part of this fascinating world of discoveries.

Neurasmus is an invaluable opportunity to hone in on your research goals, gain knowledge, and expand your horizons.

I would forever be grateful for being allowed to join the Neurasmus program. The academic and research credentials of the program cannot be denied having sampled from my experiences in Goettingen and Bordeaux. Although quite demanding, I in particular enjoyed the Current Research in Neuroscience course in M2 from Bordeaux. I felt much planted and assured in my ability to at least read and draw relevant information from scientifically heavy articles, following the course. One unexpected benefit of the program was the ease with which it facilitates networking. As someone who finds social interactions sometimes very demanding, I was pleasantly surprised that by simply being active in the class, labs, and conferences and interacting with the surprisingly willing professors (who form part of a very active community of neuroscientists in both Bordeaux and Goettingen), I have inadvertently built links that I could count on for my future career as a scientist. And this network is further expanded by the Neurasmus annual meetings which I now look forward to in the upcoming years.

Applying for the Neurasmus Master Programme, I had no idea what an exciting and challenging journey was ahead. It has only been a year but the Programme brought me so far, helped me to develop professionally and personally. I have met people from all over the world with completely different cultural backgrounds, beliefs and values but all of us have something in common - a passion for science and knowledge. It is a truly incredible experience and I am very proud and grateful to be a part of the Neurasmus family.

The Neurasmus program has provided the opportunity to study the brain from different angles. Changing the university for the second year taught me a scientifically but also culturally distinct approach to investigate the function of the brain. In Bordeaux, I learned how the brain is organized on a molecular level. In Amsterdam, I took advantage of the opportunity to delve into clinical neuroscience and deepen my knowledge of fundamental neuroscience. Every university department has its unique teaching focus points and research highlights. It is the diversity of master programs that makes Neuramus special to me. Also, I developed on a personal level enriched by so many encounters with inspiring personalities. I felt welcomed from the start whether it was meeting alumni in Bordeaux or Amsterdam, or second-year master students at our annual meeting. I always felt this hard to describe "Neurasmus connection" instantaneously. Thanks to Neuramus I consider myself, even more, a citizen of the world equipped with the tools to help solve scientific questions as well as societal problems in the future.

Since I was in elementary school, I have been intrigued by how the human body functions and this fascination was what led me to Hungary to pursue a bachelor's degree in biology. I remember reading about Elon Musk's Neuralink project during my bachelor’s, and it captivated me to the point that I began looking up information on neurotechnology and how it will affect people's lives. The cherry on top was the Neurasmus program which I found out about at that exact time while I was in Hungary. I would say gratefully that Neurasmus is the program that has provided me a platform to get exposure to the wide spectrum of Brain related research from molecular to cognitive levels. Not only Neurasmus is diverse culturally but also academically and that has helped me both personally and professionally. I also had the honor of sharing a platform with neuroscientists from all over the world in conferences and seminars, which assisted me further in my quest for neuroscience research.

Additionally, I love traveling, so moving from one country to another under Neurasmus and making friends from different countries was a wonderful experience for me

My Neurasmus journey has been a very enriching experience so far. I have learned how to apply cutting-edge techniques to various problems in neuroscience at labs that highly value interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific excellence. I have also had the opportunity to attend conferences and summer schools which have enabled me to interact with experts in the field and hear about the most exciting and impactful applications of technology to neuroscience. As an aspiring scientific researcher, spending my master's program in two different cities has expanded my international network and has made me become familiar with the demands of the profession in diverse settings. During my stay in Amsterdam, I enjoyed cycling across different cities in the Netherlands, swimming in Amstel river in the summer, and visiting the botanical gardens in the spring. Overall, it has been an absolute pleasure to take part in the Neurasmus program, and I am looking forward to the next chapter of this journey in Berlin.

I applied to the Neurasmus program to pursue my interest in neuroscience in leading universities from different countries. I got everything I asked for – and more! Studying this exciting field in renowned institutions in the Netherlands and in Germany allowed me to discover so many new topics and explore my own scientific interests. I got the opportunity to work in great neuroscience laboratories, developing the research skills I need to build my scientific career. Thanks to this international program I was able to experience different academic systems and to develop vital adaptability skills. Above all, the human experience is what makes this program so unique: living abroad, being part of a multicultural cohort, and finally, meeting amazing people.

The past year with Neurasmus has been invaluable for my professional and personal growth. The various lab rotations allowed me to get out of my comfort zone and explore the subfields in neuroscience that otherwise seemed daunting. This exposure was effective in the understanding of my passions and orienting my future career direction. Moreover, studying in two different universities helped me appreciate the subtle differences in educational and scientific approaches. The learning methods in Göttingen and Bordeaux were complementary and contributed diversly to my skillset. On top of all that, I was able to experience the unique cultures and network with wonderful people from around the world!

Unlike most other Master’s programs, Neurasmus has not only greatly helped me refine my academic skills and interests, it has allowed me to connect with different cultures, countries, and people. Uniquely, being a Neurasmus student poses a variety of challenges above and beyond academic ones, ranging from finding suitable housing or having to swiftly form new friendships, to conforming to new social and cultural norms and dealing with an unknown bureaucracy. Systematically and recurrently facing such challenges will inevitably build one’s character and forge skills useful not just for one’s academic and professional career, but for life.

Neurasmus has made a lasting impact on my life. Even though it was sometimes really hard because this program pushes you to be very organized and autonomous, it has introduced me to experiences and opportunities I never thought I could get. I have acquired different academic skills by being a student at 3 different universities. Thanks to several lab rotations I was also able to learn very diverse techniques and it increased my knowledge about what can be done in the neuroscience field. Neurasmus has also introduced me to people that are now very important in my life. I am truly thankful for this experience.

The most precious I got from Neurasmus, is a great chance to get access to diverse cultures and academic resources. It's a journey of eye-opening for me.

Neurasmus provided me a great platform to explore my interests within the field of Neuroscience. Thanks to the lab rotations, I got to work on Parkinson's disease which had been a major motivation, and got further interested in behavioral studies. The educational and research exposure from two different countries is a plus.
The fun part about being a Neurasmus scholar is that I got to travel a lot, did crazy adventures I had always dreamed of and met people from various backgrounds and cultures. The strong Neurasmus community also gives a sense of belonging - with individuals who share a passion for neuroscience.

Aside from academics, Neurasmus has helped me grow as a person too. Realizing my true potential as an individual is the best outcome I got out of this journey so far.
Neurasmus is everything I hoped and more, couldn't have asked for a better experience and I'm extremely grateful for it!

When I read other people's testimonials before I got accepted, I was hoping that mine will be here one day, and here I am. Neurasmus program had a great impact on my life. I have always dreamt about becoming a neuroscientist in addition to being a doctor. Studying the brain with the most advanced tools and methods around the world is PRICELESS. Through this magnificent journey, I met so many people around the world, which made me see my life with new perspectives. Neurasmus program offers you to study in multiple countries, which will provide you with the chance of living among people from different cultures. And if you ask me, this is the best way to grow as a person.