Pursing a Degree in Psychology

During my first semester in college, when I was enrolled in Intro to Psychology (Psych 101) I established a new love for school and learning. I began so engrossed in every aspect of it that I never wanted class to end. It was from then on that I decided to pursue my B.A. in psychology. After completing three years, I realized that there is still so much knowledge to be obtained in this field. Therefore, I want to continue my education at the Queens College School of Psychology Graduate Program.

I put a lot of thought in choosing to specialize in School Psychology. I came to my decision because of the memories I have from middle school. My 7th grade school psychologist set up a “girls group,” where we were able to discuss topics that were not found in a classroom setting. The “girls group” consisted of six girls, all whom were friends, including myself. We met once a week and each week we would pick out of a hat the topic to be discussed. We chose at random, so that nobody felt isolated or embarrassed about their chosen topic. Topics were mainly questions each girl had about...