{"id":375,"date":"2020-03-31T14:42:35","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T18:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.scranton.edu\/biology\/?p=375"},"modified":"2020-03-31T14:42:35","modified_gmt":"2020-03-31T18:42:35","slug":"joe-pernini-on-graduating-with-a-degree-in-physiology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.scranton.edu\/biology\/2020\/03\/31\/joe-pernini-on-graduating-with-a-degree-in-physiology\/","title":{"rendered":"Joe Pernini on graduating with a degree in Physiology"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi, I\u2019m Joe Pernini, a senior Physiology major at the University of Scranton.
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\nAs an incoming freshman, I had originally decided to major in Exercise Science and eventually pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. After taking Human Anatomy & Physiology my freshman year, I developed a deeper curiosity for the more advanced physiological systems of the body. Fortunately, I heard of the new Physiology major, and decided to switch majors during the spring semester of my sophomore year to further pursue my interests.<\/p>\n

This allowed me to broaden my scientific knowledge by taking courses such as General Biology and Organic Chemistry which I would not have been exposed to otherwise. Additionally, this gave me the opportunity to take a variety of very interesting courses including Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Genetics, Endocrinology and Reproduction, as well as the Physiology courses specific to the curriculum of the major.<\/p>\n

The professors that I have had throughout the last four years were some of the most genuine people that I have met in my life. They truly care about your success and go out of their way to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the material that is taught. I have been able to meet so many people through the University and have made friendships that will last a lifetime. My time here has been an unbelievable experience, and though it is bittersweet to leave, I am confident with the foundation that the University of Scranton has given for my future.<\/p>\n

I still plan on pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree; however, I will be taking a gap year in order to gain more clinical experience before applying to any programs. I hope that after reading this you will be as drawn to the Physiology major at the University of Scranton as I was.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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