Benjamin Yacht

Class of 2025
Major in Neuroscience; Minors in Biology and Chemistry

I am a rising senior from Long Island, New York. I am passionate about neuroscience, hoping to pursue a career as a neurologist post-graduation. Outside of learning and doing research, I love getting outdoors any chance I can get and going on long hikes with my mini Goldendoodle. At Duke, I am involved in the Coalition for Preserving Memory and Tour Guiding, as well as working for Intramural Sports.

Favorite Class: My favorite class was called Covering the Campaign-2024 and it was taught by Bill Adair and David Graham. We were able to hear from fascinating journalists such as Maggie Haberman and Molly Ball, and even got to meet Republican Presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson. As someone with a deep interest in politics, this class gave me an insight into the political world I had never experienced before.