Why Philosophy & Cognitive Science?

On one too many occasions, when my mom asks me for a cup of water, I end up making a peanut butter sandwich for myself instead; like an annoying sibling, ADHD is a fun, creative, and at times, frustrating presence that I’ve learned to befriend. Even though I’ve outgrown most of the issues I faced when I was younger, I still enjoy daydreaming about complex ideas and trying to make meaning out of them.

Double majoring in philosophy and cognitive science allows me to explore some of the deepest questions about the human experience, and think critically about the mind. The backbone of logical reasoning in philosophy and the analytical basis of cognitive science molds me into a student of life— fortifying a foundational bedrock of knowledge that will set me up for success in higher education. My long-term goal is to become a PhD cognitive neuropsychology researcher while founding a series of mental-health clinics. By bridging these two disciplines together, I aim to beget a deeper understanding of the incredible mysteries, capabilities, and limitations of the mind. My life’s purpose is to gain insight into who we are with all of our neurodiversity; what better way to do that than by studying the mind?