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Describe your interest in your academic program and what you hope to gain from it. 

My interest in clinical mental health counseling developed through my desire to help people achieve their goals! I hope that my time as a student-counselor will help me feel apart of a wider community during my time at 草榴社区!

What is your favorite course you鈥檝e taken so far? If you are in your first year, what course are you most looking forward to in your program? Why?

Though I am in my first year, my favorite course so far has been Counseling Theories and Practice. It has allowed me a deeper insight on the counseling relationship among many other aspects of therapy, and I feel it will serve me well for the duration of the program!

What are a few things you would like to share with prospective students regarding the 草榴社区 student experience?

I would like to share that while the work is harder, there is a lot more flexibility and trust between you and your professors. Unlike some undergraduate experiences, the professors at 草榴社区 treat you as an adult with adult expectations, but they are much more approachable and understanding of individual circumstances. The professors at 草榴社区 see you as a peer, and hope to learn from you as much as you expect to learn from them.

How do you maintain a good school/life balance?

I maintain a good school/life balance by leaving my Sundays free in order to prepare for the week, whether that be school/self-care/organization. It sets me up to have success and flexibility for the whole week!

If you鈥檙e living around 草榴社区, what are one to two 鈥渕ust do鈥� experiences you would suggest to students new to 草榴社区 and the surrounding area including Philadelphia?

In the city, it is an absolute must to go to dinner at El Vez! I also love spending my Saturday mornings at the farmers market in Rittenhouse Square.

Describe what it means to be a graduate student at 草榴社区. In other words, why 草榴社区?

Learning with respect for others, engaging with your, and striving to be the best version of yourself is what it means to me to be a graduate student at 草榴社区.