which program has more competition?

[dagkoc]

i was wondering, as still undergrad student, i get caught interested in many subject, like anatomy, neuroscience, endocrinology, but microbiology and genetics too, i am doing biomed science with anatomy, but there is a very big chunk of neuro too. i was wondering, if there are high popular programs contra less popular? i was thinking going in direction of neuro, but i have plenty of inspiring professors whcich seems to shout something like me!me! i am catching myslef too on this thing that everything is so highly connected that it is hard to separate, lets say addsion disease: immunosupresion: endocrionology: neuroendocrinology: genetics, behavioral: cognitive etc.........

[expandyourmind]

i went on a roundabout journey from circadian rhythms and neurobiology to hardcore embryology and development. i found myself excited about a lot of different subject matters, but over time my focus definitely narrowed on development.  it was so much fun exploring new subject matter but in the end embryology was that one thing that kept fascinating me the more i learned. 

 

i think its great that you get excited about any research, i wouldn't say to pigeon hole yourself into one area or look into a particular program because of its popularity or competition. keep your interests broad and possibly look into umbrella programs for graduate programs so that you can keep exploring!

 

since you're still an undergrad your interests will definitely change and over time you might find one subject matter absolutely fascinating, while another seems not to stir anything up for you anymore. i think you have a great attitude with science, just keep exploring and exposing yourself to very disparate research and you'll find something that you love. i think thats the best part about someone's research career - finally finding that thing that makes you tick.