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The Voices in My Head Nearly Cost Me My Life – Then I Decided to Pursue a Doctorate in School Psychology
Jonathan’s battle with depression nearly ruined his college experience. Learn how he overcame the voices in his head to pursue a doctorate in school psychology.
How My Childhood Experience Inspired Me to Pursue a Master’s in Clinical Psychology
Learn how one student was able to overcome her childhood experiences to pursue a master’s in clinical psychology.
I Transferred From an HBCU to a PWI. This Is How It Changed My Life.
What happens when you get into your dream college, but it doesn’t work out? Learn why Tymony’s decision to transfer from an HBCU to a PWI ultimately changed her life.
How Seeing Pride on Campus Impacts LGBTQ+ Religious Students
Learn how seeing LGBTQ+ pride in college aided one student’s journey through spirituality and queerness.
Why I Became a Social Work Major
Every student has a reason for choosing a career path, and it’s not always about the money. Learn why this student became a social work major, despite its challenges.
From Pediatrics to Women’s Medicine: How Women’s and Gender Studies Influenced My Career Path
Discover how one student’s women and gender studies program influenced her decision to pursue a career in women’s medicine.
How COVID-19 Encouraged Me to Pursue an Online Masters in Clinical Psychology
Inspiration can come from anywhere, and it’s never too late to change careers. Learn how COVID-19 inspired this student to pursue an online master’s in clinical psychology.
How I Navigate the Pre-Professional Culture of an Ivy League College
Pursuing a pre-professional major may lead to a lucrative career, but what are the personal costs? Read how one student is navigating this culture at Penn.
College Wrestling Is Hard — And It Changed My Mindset for the Better
College wrestling requires mental and physical fortitude. Discover how wrestling took one student from anti-social to a confident athlete and college student.
Back in Session: Why I Returned to College After 22 Years
Goals and careers can alter the traditional path to a degree. Discover why one student chose to return to college more than two decades after dropping out.
Overcoming the Post-COVID Slump: How I Bounced Back After Campus Reopened
The pandemic changed lives — including those of college students. Discover how one student got back into the academic mindset after returning to campus.
Navigating a Temporary Disability: How a Sports Concussion Impacted My Academic Experience
Learn how one student-athlete navigated a sports concussion and found greater purpose in her college experience.