It's what all the cool kids are doing

I am in the process of writing my personal statement for veterinary school and guess what I'm writing it about? Music. Specifically, how music has prepared me for my future career.

I love when music and science mix. Here are a couple of interesting links about the benefits of playing music:

http://www.nammfoundation.org/research/research-briefs-did-you-know

And, if you play a string instrument, you are EXTRA COOL:

http://stringvisions.ovationpress.com/2011/05/string-players-brains-are-special/