Get to Know Your Student Committee: Morgan Wagner, Campus Rep Coordinator

We asked the members of the 2023-2024 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 Psych PhD program in my third year.
 
Why psychology and the law? 
I got into psychology and law after being in a social psychology lab in undergrad. I wanted to apply what I had learned to how individuals with justice system experiences interact with greater society and how we can right the social injustices faced by those with justice system involvement.
 
What is your favorite thing about your current graduate program?
My favorite thing about my current graduate program is the statistical training - I feel prepared to go on the job market and do any kind of data analysis needed!
 
If you were not in graduate school what would you do? 
I would have a less exciting 9-5 job, but with a hobby farm and lots of pets!
 
What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? 
As much as you want the program to accept you, you also need to accept the program. Make sure it's a good fit for you before making your decision!
 
Coffee or tea?
Coffee, but if it's past 3pm I can only handle non-caffeinated tea! 

Cats or dogs?
CATS! I have two - Phinneas and Gouda.
 
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Nerdy, hardworking, and adventurous.
 
What is on the top of your bucket list?
I want to visit all the National Parks in the US!
 
What is the worst song, in your opinion?
Happy birthday - nobody likes singing it or having it sung to them.
 
What is the weirdest thing in your home?
An unusually large amount of yarn.
 
Is cheesecake actually cheese pie?
Yes.
 
Explain your hot take on cheesecake.
I hate that my answer is yes, but if we're being technical, it's cheese in a pie crust.​

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