From Curiosity to Commitment: Navigating Neuroscience, Research, and the Path to Graduate School

In this episode of Her Path to Success, I sit down with Anna Bostoganashvili, a senior neuroscience student at Centre College and current research intern at Mount Sinai. Anna shares how her early curiosity about the brain evolved into a deep commitment to neuroscience research, and what it’s really like working in both liberal arts and major academic medical environments.We explore her journey through mentorship, including her experience as a WiN (Women in Neuroscience) intern, and how being part of a supportive, women-focused community shaped her confidence and career vision. Anna also opens up about the graduate school application process, how she approaches uncertainty, and the mindset that has helped her stay resilient through challenges.From practical advice for underclassmen to reflections on success and purpose, this conversation offers an honest and insightful look into what it means to pursue neuroscience with intention.