Neuroscience isn't as bad as it sounded at NYU's information session. I expected mad scientists in lab coats with glass vials speaking in a thick Bavarian accent and sporting out-of-control wiry hair. I got none of the above. What we have is a very enthusiastic professor who's in love with the brain. I listen to the lecture intently because we have no assigned books, and if I miss something, I don't want to rely on someone else's notes. Last week, I bought two Neuroscience books she suggested, Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain by Bear, Connors, and Paradiso; and Neuroscience (4th Ed.) by Purves, et al.
The subject isn't as distasteful as I thought it would be. It's amazing how long we spend on "small" topics. The brain is truly amazing. I chose to buy these books to supplement the course, to see pictures, and to get a better understanding of what Professor Brain is saying. It's funny that we're taking these hard sciences along with courses that involve art projects. The first project of this sort was the self-portrait craft box assignment in which we had to decorate a wooden box to reflect our interests, and overall selves. We also had to submit a paper answering the following questions:
1. Briefly describe your craft box. What materials did you choose to use? Why did you choose them? Think about the process of making the box, was it easy or difficult for you? Explain. What did you observe about your fellow classmates during the process of making the boxes?
2. What aspects of your personal context are represented in this project?
3. What did you learn about yourself during this process?
4. How will knowing more about yourself influence your future work with patients/clients?
We had an anatomy exam around the corner, so I doubt we put too much effort in it. But the resulting boxes were beautiful. I'll have to take a picture of mine and post it once I visit the person I gave it to. lol
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