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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 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”
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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? 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?
GOOD LUCK WITH GRADUATE SCHOOL! YOU GOT THIS. We asked the members of the 2020-2021 Student Committee to answer some questions about themselves to help you get to know who they are and what they do.
We asked the members of the 2020-2021 Student Committee to answer some questions about themselves to help you get to know who they are and what they do.
We asked the members of the 2020-2021 Student Committee to answer some questions about themselves to help you get to know who they are and what they do.
We asked the members of the 2020-2021 Student Committee to answer some questions about themselves to help you get to know who they are and what they do.
We asked the members of the 2020-2021 Student Committee to answer some questions about themselves to help you get to know who they are and what they do.
We asked the members of the 2020-2021 Student Committee to answer some questions about themselves to help you get to know who they are and what they do.
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