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We asked the members of the 2024-2025 Student Committee to answer some questions about themselves to help you get to know who they are and what they do.  What is your school, program, and year?
University of North Texas, Clinical Psychology PhD, 4th year Why psychology and the law? Besides this clearly being the most interesting interdisciplinary field, I have always been interested in the 'why' behind the behaviors of people. Coupled with a general interest in criminal law, and some amazing seminar experiences on psychology and the law as an undergrad, I discovered a love for this field. What is your favorite thing about your current graduate program? Definitely the student body. I was able to meet my best friends through the program! If you were not in graduate school, what would you do? Realistically, probably law school (as cliché as it sounds), but maybe in a dream world I would own a bookstore with a little bakery. What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? Don’t be afraid to ask questions! Remember that during this process, you’re selling yourself to programs, but they also have to sell themselves to you to make sure you pick the best fit. If you had one year to train, what Olympic sport do you think you could qualify and medal in? Maybe swimming because of my history as a swimmer, but definitely break dancing... Books or movies? Books, always If you could only watch 3 movies for the rest of your life, what would they be? This is so hard to answer, but maybe Mamma Mia, the Parent Trap, and Little Women What is your go-to road trip snack? Sprite, sour patch kids, and sea salt ruffles! Does pineapple belong on pizza? Absolutely NOT Explain your hot take about pineapple on pizza. The texture is wildly incorrect and why would you ruin pizza by adding a fruit to it?? What is your favorite place you have ever traveled? St. Thomas! Would you only eat hot food or cold food for the rest of your life? Why? Hot food just because I thrive on pasta, and that is much better hot than cold! What is your favorite weird fact? Some dinosaurs had feathers, and this may extend to the T-rex!
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We asked the members of the 2024-2025 Student Committee to answer some questions about themselves to help you get to know who they are and what they do.  What is your school, program, and year?
The University of Alabama, Clinical Psychology PhD, 4th year Why psychology and the law? Growing up, both of my parents were lawyers, and I always found the legal system, fascinating. When I was in middle school, I had a teacher that counseled/mentored children in the closest big city in the Summers which sparked my interest in psychology. In my senior year of college, I was an intern at a forensic hospital which made me realize the intersection of psychology and law and from there, I kept with it! What is your favorite thing about your current graduate program? The amazing experiences and professors that truly care about the students and their success If you were not in graduate school, what would you do? Cliche answer but most likely law school What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? Get involved as much as you can! If you don't succeed the first time, keep working hard and don't give up If you had one year to train, what Olympic sport do you think you could qualify and medal in? Break dancing... for sure Books or movies? Books X10 If you could only watch 3 movies for the rest of your life, what would they be? Ugh I can’t answer this one What is your go-to road trip snack? Dr. Pepper and Nerds Gummy Clusters Does pineapple belong on pizza? Absolutely not Explain your hot take about pineapple on pizza. Sweet and savory very rarely go together – why ruin something as good as pizza by adding a fruit to it? What is your favorite place you have ever traveled? Singapore! Would you only eat hot food or cold food for the rest of your life? Why? For sure hot foods - cold foods are good but just don't do the trick. Hot pasta > Cold pasta What is your favorite weird fact? There are only a handful of blimps left in the world so when you see one in the sky, remember they are very rare! We asked the members of the 2024-2025 Student Committee to answer some questions about themselves to help you get to know who they are and what they do.  What is your school, program, and year?
University of Texas at El Paso, Legal Psychology PhD Program, 4th year Why psychology and the law? I want to make policy changes that make the justice system just and fair for everyone. What is your favorite thing about your current graduate program? The statistics training at my university is top notch - as much as the classes suck, I feel like I know what I'm doing when it comes time to analyze data! If you were not in graduate school, what would you do? I would rescue small animals and run a hobby farm! What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? As much as you want the program to accept you, you also have to accept the program - make sure it's a good fit! You'll be spending a lot of time there. If you had one year to train, what Olympic sport do you think you could qualify and medal in? Rowing Books or movies? Books What is your go-to road trip snack? M&Ms (sweet) and nacho cheese Combos (salty) Does pineapple belong on pizza? Yes Explain your hot take about pineapple on pizza. It tastes good :) What is your favorite place you have ever traveled? Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah Would you only eat hot food or cold food for the rest of your life? Why? Hot - you can warm up (most) food that you eat cold, but can't eat cold most of the food you usually eat warm What is your favorite weird fact? Grenadine is made from pomegranates We asked the members of the 2024-2025 Student Committee to answer some questions about themselves to help you get to know who they are and what they do.  What is your school, program, and year?
University of Texas at El Paso, Legal Psychology PhD program, 4th year Why psychology and the law? I have always been interested in the legal system and biases which occur there, and simply found a love for psychology and law. It puts two of my favorite topics together! If you were not in graduate school, what would you do? I would want to own a bakery or bookstore so I could be around some of my favorite things. What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? Choose programs/mentors that feel right to you. Especially with mentors, they can make or break your experience in graduate school so making sure that they are a good fit for you is key. If you had one year to train, what Olympic sport do you think you could qualify and medal in? Archery! I was really into archery in high school and think I could train myself well enough to qualify for a medal (even if it’s a low rank one). I’d also be happy with a participation trophy, haha Books or movies? Books! If you could only watch 3 movies for the rest of your life, what would they be? The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice (1988), Corpse Bride What is your go-to road trip snack? Goldfish or Cheez Its Does pineapple belong on pizza? Yes! Explain your hot take about pineapple on pizza. I like the sweetness of the pineapple with the saltiness of the cheese What is your favorite place you have ever traveled? Dominican Republic Would you only eat hot food or cold food for the rest of your life? Why? Hot foods, most of my favorites are hot What is your favorite weird fact? Flamingos aren't born pink! Baby flamingos are a dull gray color and turn pink from their diet (their diet contains carotenoid, which is the same pigment that makes carrots orange). We asked the members of the 2024-2025 Student Committee to answer some questions about themselves to help you get to know who they are and what they do.  What is your school, program, and year?
Montclair State University, Clinical Psychology PhD Program, 4th year Why psychology and the law? I’m interested in psychology and the law because I feel passionately that the legal system should reflect a rehabilitative approach rather than a punitive one What is your favorite thing about your current graduate program? My favorite thing about my graduate program is the immense amount of support offered by my peers and faculty! If you were not in graduate school, what would you do? Maybe I would have gone to beauty school because I think self-care is important and find doing hair/nails to be relaxing. Or – astrophysicist. What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? My advice is to show both your knowledge/interest in the field AND your personality in your personal statement and during interviews! If you had one year to train, what Olympic sport do you think you could qualify and medal in? Maybe volleyball since that is the only organized sport I’ve participated in. If I’m fantasizing, I’d want to medal in something else, like figure skating or gymnastics Books or movies? Movies! If you could only watch 3 movies for the rest of your life, what would they be? The first Scream movie, Gone Girl, the original Twelve Angry Men What is your go-to road trip snack? For salty, I’d go cheez-itz, for sweet maybe M&Ms Does pineapple belong on pizza? If you want it to! Explain your hot take about pineapple on pizza. Sometimes it’s a vibe! Depends on how I’m feeling but to each their own for sure What is your favorite place you have ever traveled? I went to Paris when I was super young and would love to go back so I could appreciate it more Would you only eat hot food or cold food for the rest of your life? Why? This is tough – I would say hot foods because I can’t go without soups/stews What is your favorite weird fact? Snow formation is an exothermic reaction! This is a recording of zoom-based webinar hosted by Secretary, Morgan Wagner and Communications Officer, Jayce Owens-Boone on January 28th from 4-5 PM (CST). We asked the members of the 2024-2025 Student Committee to answer some questions about themselves to help you get to know who they are and what they do.  What is your school, program, and year?
Florida School of Professional Psychology at National Louis University, Clinical Psychology PsyD Program, 4th year Why psychology and the law? Growing up, I discovered my ability to empathetically understand and connect to individuals in trouble with the law. I soon realized that the general public often has different views of people who have been in trouble with the law than I do! So, I found a career path in forensic clinical psychology where I can use my ability to help and connect with this underserved population as much as possible. What is your favorite thing about your current graduate program? My favorite thing is connecting with my peers who share the same passions as I do. If you were not in graduate school, what would you do? I would be a digital nomad traveling the world. What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? Figure out who and what in your life brings you joy. Lean on those people and things throughout your graduate and professional career because they will be your lifeboat! If you had one year to train, what Olympic sport do you think you could qualify and medal in? I would love to say volleyball or track and field, but I could never make that happen in one year. So, I am going to have to go with archery. I have done archery a couple of times, and I think I could train for a year and be decent. Books or movies? Out of those two, I would pick movies. BUT if TV shows was an option I would definitely pick TV shows (specifically reality TV) If you could only watch 3 movies for the rest of your life, what would they be? The Blind Side, In Time, & The Other Woman What is your go-to road trip snack? Lime-Flavored Plantain Chips Does pineapple belong on pizza? Without a doubt, don't knock it till you try it Explain your hot take about pineapple on pizza. I grew up eating it, and a good Hawaiian pizza is my go-to pizza order! Add some red chili flakes and *chef's kiss* What is your favorite place you have ever traveled? While I am yet to be a world traveler, my so far favorite place to travel to is Salt Lake City, Utah! It has everything someone who enjoys nature could want (coming from a girl from Florida) Would you only eat hot food or cold food for the rest of your life? Why? I personally would have to say hot foods! Hot foods just taste so much better and have so much more flavor! What is your favorite weird fact? Dolphins have signature whistles for each other in their pod, similar to names humans have for each other We asked the members of the 2024-2025 Student Committee to answer some questions about themselves to help you get to know who they are and what they do.  What is your school, program, and year?
University of Birmingham, Psychology Ph.D., 3rd year Why psychology and the law? I wanted to be like Clarice Starling from Silence of the Lambs—I found her journey of piecing together fragments of physical and memory evidence to find Buffalo Bill fascinating. This sparked my interest in how the two fields intersect. Studying memory in a forensic setting has allowed me to combine my passions, as memory plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system and is a key stepping stone in gathering information about a crime or a perpetrator. Without memory, Clarice wouldn’t have recognised the Death’s-head moth in Jame Gumb’s house and realised he was Buffalo Bill! What is your favorite thing about your current graduate program? The range of incredible opportunities - I've been lucky enough to work with renowned academics and travel nationally and internationally to present our work. If you were not in graduate school, what would you do? If I wasn't doing a Ph.D. I think I'd have trained to be a psychological wellbeing practitioner or a nurse. What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? Ask lots of questions and do plenty of networking. Reaching out to researchers, whether their work aligns with your research interests or you simply admire their work, is a great way to build connections and showcase your enthusiasm. Early networking can also serve as a stepping stone for potential future collaborations. If you had one year to train, what Olympic sport do you think you could qualify and medal in? I'd do well at sprinting if there was a McDonalds at the finish line. Books or movies? Movies! If you could only watch 3 movies for the rest of your life, what would they be? Silence of the Lambs, Misery, Devil Wears Prada (to lighten the mood) What is your go-to road trip snack? Salt and vinegar crisps Does pineapple belong on pizza? No, I'm sorry! Explain your hot take about pineapple on pizza. The textures are all wrong! What is your favorite place you have ever traveled? Northern Territory, Australia. Would you only eat hot food or cold food for the rest of your life? Why? Cold foods - I'm a big snacker so hot foods would be less practical. What is your favorite weird fact? Wombat poop is cube shaped - I just googled weird facts to find one and I am suitably impressed. By: Sana Vora, Diversity Liaison & Madison Dobreff, Clinical Liaison By Morgan Wagner, Secretary It’s an understatement to say that we as students are going through an immense amount of stress right now – finals, job searching, graduate program applications, holidays, the list goes on. Here are some tips and resources to keep handy during the stress of the end-of-the-semester-holiday-season chaos.
1. Check in with yourself: How are you feeling? Understanding where we are at is critical for figuring out what we need and where we need to go. Take some time to self-reflect, whether through meditation, journaling, or another strategy to help clear your head and refocus. Determine what you need - Support? A safe place to vent and discuss your feelings? Exercise? Fresh air? Distractions? All, some, or none of the above are valid responses to everything we go through as students. Check out the following links for more information:
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