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We asked the members of the 2021-2022 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 & year? The University of Alabama, Clinical Psychology (with a concentration in Psychology and Law), fourth year.
Why psychology and the law? It is both fascinating and hugely impactful. If you could only watch 3 movies or tv shows over and over for the rest of your life, what would they be and why? The Office (because I'm a basic millennial), Snapped (because the narrator's voice is practically my lullaby), and either Westworld or Raised by Wolves (because I'm very into robot dystopia lately). Is cereal soup? I don't think so. If anything, the cereal would be a garnish, and milk alone does not a soup make. What is a quote you like and who said it? I love the poem Desiderata by Max Ehrmann. "You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here." What is your favorite thing about your current graduate program? The people - I love my cohort and our faculty. Also, Alabama (my home state) has an enormous need for forensic mental health services, so we are able to make real, meaningful impacts here. If you were not in graduate school what would you do? A receptionist or administrative assistant. What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? Network as much as possible, accept that you may not get into your dream program (and that's okay!), and make sure you are ready to dedicate a large chunk of your life to grad school. What’s the best Wi-Fi name you’ve seen? PRETTY FLY FOR A WIFI
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We asked the members of the 2021-2022 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 & year? Second year Master's in Clinical Psychology student at Sam Houston State University.
Why psychology and the law? I have a strong interest for understanding the intersection of psychology and the law with respect to children. Specifically, what allows for two individuals to grow up in the same environment with the same risks and have different life outcomes. If you could only watch 3 movies or tv shows over and over for the rest of your life, what would they be and why? The Office - it's my comfort show; Elf - My favorite Christmas movie; Martin - too many classic episodes Is cereal soup? No. Cereal is meant to be cold/lukewarm, and made with milk and some type of carb. Soup is meant to be hot and made with a broth with some type of meat and/or vegetable. They're definitely not one and the same. What is a quote you like and who said it? "When life is sweet, say 'thank you' and celebrate. And when life is bitter, say 'thank you' and grow." - Shauna Niequist What is your favorite thing about your current graduate program? My cohort! If you were not in graduate school what would you do? I would probably travel to different countries and learn about different cultures and traditions. If you could invite five people (dead or alive) to a dinner party, who would it be and why? My mom - I have so much to tell her; Princess Diana - she seemed so much fun to be around; Neil DeGrasse-Tyson - I want to ask him a lot of questions; Naomi Campbell - she is my favorite supermodel; Barack Obama - I think he is one of the most interesting people on the planet. What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? Start early and build connections with professors early! What’s the best Wi-Fi name you’ve seen? Bill Wi the Science Fi We asked the members of the 2021-2022 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 & year? 6th Year at Drexel University's JD/PhD program
Why psychology and the law? Because its absolutely fascinating and aggravating. It's where I found my passion. If you could only watch 3 movies or tv shows over and over for the rest of your life, what would they be and why? TV - The Great British Baking Show for obvious hygge reasons; TV - The Office for similar reasons; Movies - Anything Disney for nostalgia reasons Is cereal soup? No. soup is greater than the sum of its parts - cereal is not. What is a quote you like and who said it? I will either find or make a way - Hannibal (the historic figure, not the cannibal) What is your favorite thing about your current graduate program? The lack of competition and sense of community If you were not in graduate school what would you do? Either a Nat Geo photographer or wedding planner If you could invite five people (dead or alive) to a dinner party, who would it be and why? My hubby (he would die if not invited), Michelle Alexander, Bryan Stevenson, David Attenborough, Lucinda Green What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? Don't forget to be a human people want to work with! What’s the best Wi-Fi name you’ve seen? GETOFFMYLAWN We asked the members of the 2021-2022 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 & year? UMass Lowell, 4th year in Applied Psychology and Prevention Science PhD program
Why psychology and the law? I want to help reform the criminal justice system in some way. If you could only watch 3 movies or tv shows over and over for the rest of your life, what would they be and why? New Girl, Jon Oliver Is cereal soup? Maybe. Because I love it. What is a quote you like and who said it? “My attitude, my outlook, I realized that it matters” — my favorite band’s lyrics What is your favorite thing about your current graduate program? That I’m almost finished! If you were not in graduate school what would you do? I work full time! For the Center for Open Science. If I didn’t have to work, I would hike all day every day. If you could invite five people (dead or alive) to a dinner party, who would it be and why? Probably five of my Twitter friends that live abroad because I’m too online for my own good. What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? A lot. Specifically, how to reach out to advisors ahead of time, successful letters of interest, etc. We asked the members of the 2021-2022 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 & year? Fifth-year Ph.D. student in Clinical Psychology at Palo Alto University.
Why psychology and the law? I have had a longstanding interest in the role of culture in disparities within and between the mental health care and legal systems. Relatedly, a number of experiences contributed to a drive to understand the ways in which trauma responses and mental health problems are often criminalized. I thought the best way to study and address these issues was through graduate training at the intersection of psychology and law. If you could only watch 3 movies or tv shows over and over for the rest of your life, what would they be and why? Lost, Law and Order SVU, and The Office. Those are probably my go-to shows because they are familiar, but I also always pick up on new clues or jokes. Is cereal soup? Not unless you cook it, and I don't want to think about that. What is a quote you like and who said it? “Feminist thinking teaches us all, especially, how to love justice and freedom in ways that foster and affirm life.” - bell hooks What is your favorite thing about your current graduate program? The faculty! I have been fortunate enough to work with several professors who have supported and facilitated both my personal and professional growth. If you were not in graduate school what would you do? I would probably have gone into health care. I have a number of family members who are physicians and nurses, so I very much grew up in a culture of people in the helping professions. If you could invite five people (dead or alive) to a dinner party, who would it be and why? Simone de Beauvoir, Gloria Jean Watkins (bell hooks), Elizabeth Blackwell, Frida Kahlo, and Michael Tubbs. They are all, in my view, individuals who have fought against social injustices on both personal and professional fronts. What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? Apply only to programs that you think would be a good fit for you, but think broadly about what that could mean in terms of research interests, clinical training opportunities, faculty mentorship styles, and culture of the program and location. What’s the best Wi-Fi name you’ve seen? Dug the Dog. It's a Wi-Fi network that's been in my neighborhood for several years, but I have yet to come across a dog named Dug here. We asked the members of the 2021-2022 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 & year? Fairleigh Dickinson University, Clinical Psychology, 2nd year
Why psychology and the law? There are a number of reasons I could mention. I first realized this field existed when I took an anthro/psych/soc class in high school; when I found out about the intersectionality of these disciplines with the legal system I was hooked. I originally wanted to be a forensic anthropologist but I realized 1) physical sciences are NOT for me and 2) psychology is just way cooler than anthropology. Now, I love it for being a field that can make individualized and system-wide differences simultaneously. If you could only watch 3 movies or tv shows over and over for the rest of your life, what would they be and why? I said it last year and it still holds true: Friends, New Girl, and The Office (minus Scott's Tots - too cringe). Is cereal soup? No. While milk is a wonderful component to a soup base, a pure milk base does not qualify as a soup. Also, a cold soup needs to be smooth and thick. Not runny and chucky. What is a quote you like and who said it? "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." — Winnie the Pooh What is your favorite thing about your current graduate program? The research. I have a great mentor/advisor (Dr. Georgia Winters) who is extremely supportive and accommodating. I love being part of a lab that allows me to engage in research on the topics I am interested in, and am always motivated knowing that the work we are doing will make a positive impact. If you were not in graduate school what would you do? Event planning. If you could invite five people (dead or alive) to a dinner party, who would it be and why? Just give me 5 dinner parties with Freud. I have a lot of questions about his relationship with his mother. What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? Always set aside time for you and your social life. What’s the best Wi-Fi name you’ve seen? 2B or not 2B? (in apt.2b) We asked the members of the 2021-2022 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 & year? The University of Texas at El Paso, Legal Psychology PhD Program, fourth-year doctoral student.
Why psychology and the law? I've always been interested in how the criminal justice system works, particularly for those people with mental health problems. It started early in my undergraduate degree when I was able to take a class focused on psychology and the law. From that point on, I felt like this was the area I was meant to be in. If you could only watch 3 movies or tv shows over and over for the rest of your life, what would they be and why? Friends, Pride and Prejudice (2005), and M*A*S*H. I picked these because 1) I am literally Monica Geller and 2) they are all the perfect combination of my sense of humor. Is cereal soup? Maybe. Why would we have another name for cereal if it was soup? We could just call it breakfast soup? Also, you can eat cereal dry and you can’t do that with a soup. What is a quote you like and who said it? A quote I like by Eleanor Roosevelt: “Be confident, not certain.” What is your favorite thing about your current graduate program? My favorite thing about my current graduate program are the strong connections we have with our community agencies. Having agencies that equally value the research we are doing provides great outcomes for not only the facilities, but our progress as students in the program. If you were not in graduate school what would you do? I'd be a lawyer or a professional organizer. If you could invite five people (dead or alive) to a dinner party, who would it be and why? If I could invite five people to a dinner party, I would choose Jane Austen, Eleanor Roosevelt, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Maya Angelou, and S.E. Hinton. The reason I choose these women were because I think their experiences would make for interesting conversation as a group. What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? My advice to those applying to graduate school are to make sure that you do research on 1) the mentor you want to work under and make sure that their research interests currently align with yours and 2) always investigate the funding opportunities available for graduate students in the program. Both of those things help to make the decision easier, in my opinion. What’s the best Wi-Fi name you’ve seen? “FBI Surveillance Van” We asked the members of the 2021-2022 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 & year? Clinical Psychology PhD at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, second year
Why psychology and the law? Soon after becoming interested in psychology, I realized that I wanted to be involved in research that is meaningful and has potential for real impacts. After working in a lab focused on improving behavioral health outcomes for adolescents involved with the juvenile legal system, I knew I wanted to continue in this field and continue doing work at the intersection of psychology and law. If you could only watch 3 movies or tv shows over and over for the rest of your life, what would they be and why? Schitt's Creek, Top Chef, School of Rock - a little random but the perfect combination of comedy, comfort, and positivity! Is cereal soup? No. Cereal can't be soup because cereal without milk is still cereal - it exists as it's own thing even when not in milk! What is a quote you like and who said it? "It's not over til it's over." It's a classic and simple quote but one that is big in my family and a great reminder about determination and perseverance! What is your favorite thing about your current graduate program? I am grateful that through my graduate program I am able to receive training in clinical forensic psychology and be apart of Dr. Emily Haney-Caron's Youth Law & Psychology Lab, where we work on research projects ultimately aimed at improving juvenile legal system polices and practices. If you were not in graduate school what would you do? I would be working as a restaurant critic or in some role related to the restaurant business. If you could invite five people (dead or alive) to a dinner party, who would it be and why? It would be amazing to have a dinner party with all of my maternal and paternal grandmothers and great-grandmothers. I think it would so cool to have them all together at a table sharing stories and experiences. What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? My advice would be to a) focus on finding a program that fits with your needs and goals as both a student and person overall and b) spend time talking to current students and hearing their perspectives and experiences in the program. We asked the members of the 2021-2022 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 & year? University of North Texas, Clinical Psychology PhD program forensic track, 2nd year!
Why psychology and the law? I see so many aspects of psycholegal work as opportunities to work towards justice and equitable treatment for folks who come in contact with the system. I want nothing more than to be part of those efforts!! If you could only watch 3 movies or tv shows over and over for the rest of your life, what would they be and why? I have rewatched Gossip Girl and Grey's Anatomy more times than I can remember (or can admit to, haha). They're just good, comforting shows. I've also rewatched It a few times because I live for scary movies! Is cereal soup? No. Cereal is cereal with or without milk, but veggies in broth is soup and veggies alone is just veggies. So no, cereal is not soup! Plus most soups are cooked. What is a quote you like and who said it? Growing up my mom used to always tell me, "we believe in kindness," and I've always held that close to my heart. What is your favorite thing about your current graduate program? My cohort <3 If you were not in graduate school what would you do? I think I would be in culinary school if I weren't in grad school! If you could invite five people (dead or alive) to a dinner party, who would it be and why? I honestly think I would just gather my 5 best gals and have a dinner party because I love them and know it would make for a good, pressure-free party. What advice do you have for those applying to graduate school? Trust your gut. If you feel welcomed and at home in a program, go for that one. The opposite is also true. A program that doesn't feel like a place where you belong simply isn't worth it, even if it has other benefits (e.g., good funding). What’s the best Wi-Fi name you’ve seen? FBI Stakeout By Annette Addo-Yobo (2021-2022 Diversity Liaison)
Congratulations, graduate! You have achieved a huge milestone, and you’re ready to move into the next phase of your life: graduate school. You have accepted admission into your dream program (or, at least a program you’re happy with) and are ready to make some next steps. You are probably excited, hopeful, and motivated, but you may also be feeling a lot of anxiety and worry about this transition. Don’t worry! As a second year Master’s student (who did their first year in the middle of a global pandemic), I have several tips, tricks, and advice on how to survive the transition, and how to succeed in your first year. I have accepted admission into my program. Now what?
I have been there, and many other graduate students have. You’re not alone! There is pressure to succeed, as your classmates are coming in with incredible academic experiences just like you. Here are some ways to ease those worried feelings:
What are your final 3 tips to survive graduate school?
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