Yasmin Bonsu - Final Semester: Uncertainty, Applications & Balance

Yasmin Bonsu, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. In this guest blog, Yasmin Bonsu, a Neuroscience BSc student at the University of Manchester, reflects on the challenges of her final semester. She discusses navigating PhD applications, managing the balance between studies and work, and offers practical advice for students approaching graduation. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-final-semester-uncertainty-applications-balance/ -- Yasmin Bonsu is an an undergraduate student from the University of Manchester currently undertaking a placement year at Wade-Martins Lab at Oxford University. Yasmin is investigating the activity of proteoforms of the granin family in cortical neurons insulted with oligomerised amyloid beta. Her goal is to finish her placement year, earn her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, and then pursue a PhD in clinical neuroscience. Through Yasmin's blogs we'll gain insights on life as an undergraduate, and hopefully inspire others to pursue a career in dementia research. @yasminnnx2 -- Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support. -- Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social