Personal Statement: Pursuing A Bachelor's Degree In Psychology

Since I was 14 years old I have wanted to be a child psychologist and with my determination I will fulfill my dream. After a long time away, my time had come to go back to school. My son and I had lost so much and I wanted to give him and myself something to believe in again. I could bore you with all the heartbreak and tough times my son and I went through, but that is not what is important here. The important thing is what I am going to do with my life and how I am going to help children.

I recently finished my Associate Degree in Psychology. Also, with a 3.91 GPA, I have been encouraged by my professors to engage in many extracurricular activities at my college. Examples of my participation and recognition regarding extra-curricular activities

includes, receiving the National Engaged Leader Award from The National Society of Leadership and Success, serving as Vice President of Fellowship for Phi Theta Kappa and President of Student Government.
Of the many possible options I have, I chose Regis University because from the beginning of planning for school Regis fits my academic goals. After meeting with an advisor at Front Range Community College and being informed about the three to one agreement Regis has with FRCC I looked into the Psychology program offered at Regis and found it was a perfect fit. With my passion for psychology and Regis' dedication to giving back to the community and to the commitment to others it made perfect sense. My whole life I have wanted to help people. A school that is committed to helping others will help me learn and achieve all I can in my profession.
I am eager to continue my education and involvement at Regis University. My community college experience was wonderful, but I am encouraged to be a part of the adult learning community at Regis. I believe this will help me continue to grow and make connections as I concentrate on my Psychology course work. I am able to focus on my interest and passion in psychology at Regis.
I am a determined person and I want to show my son that it takes perseverance to accomplish my goals. I want to be a role model for my son, as well as for all the children who come into my life. Once I receive my Ph.D the amount of children I can help will be limitless. I will do this while raising an amazing child and showing him what it looks like to shoot for the moon. I am meant to be a child psychologist to assist in the well being of as many children as possible. Nothing is going to hold me back!