EdNeuroGrl

And MORE writing! Is it too arrogant to start a SoP with: Recently, a member of my departmental faculty asked me, “Where’s the fire?” she explained, “It’s not like you’re gunning for tenure.” Although, her advice to not rush and over-extend myself on a new project was well intended, I feel like the sentiment reflects how the unrelenting passion and commitment I have can be perceived as excessive to those who work at a different pace. In spite of the proffered advice, I went on to create a few of my own projects, gained an elected position in graduate student leadership, become a peer-mentor for undergraduate and graduate students learning statistics, and started a part-time position as a research assistant in a neuroscience lab. What I have come to understand about myself is that I often approach challenges from a perspective different from those around me, and perhaps more importantly, that I need to contribute; to a body of research, to my community, as a collaborator, as a leader, and as an advocate. ....?...

I mean I back it up, and it's meant to be an attention grabber...