Ask current psychology students questions about their major! On this panel, we will explore all topics related to studying psychology, such as internship opportunities, class size, post-grad careers, and coursework. Livestream viewers will get to vote on questions and ask their own. Stop in to ask a few questions or stick around for the whole hour to learn from other viewers' questions!
Meet the panelists: Elysia and Kristen
Elysia is a first-generation student from Houston, Texas. At Bates, Elysia is a Psychology major with two concentrations in Queer Studies and Learning and Teaching. Outside of academics, Elysia works as a tour guide, a Peer Writing and Speaking Assistant, and as a statistics tutor. She is also a member of 2BEATS, a hip hop dance team, and Latinos Unidos, a Latinx affinity group.
Kristen is a third year psychology major and sociology minor on the pre-law track from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. At the University of Florida, she is the Service Director for Kappa Alpha Theta as well as the Assistant Director of the Disability Affairs branch of Student Government. She is also a Teacher's Assistant for the course Developmental Psychology.
Undergrad College: University of Pennsylvania '19
Major: English and Women’s Studies
Work Experience: I'm passionate about merging storytelling, psychology, and spirituality to co-create experiences that transform people. In addition to advising students with CollegeVine, I work as a life coach and freelance writer.