Student Voices
How to Become an Addiction Counselor
Addiction counselors support individuals in overcoming substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. Learn more about this career path and the steps to becoming one.
How I Recovered from Substance Misuse — And How My Psychology Degree Will Help Others
To achieve your dreams, you have to believe you can do anything. Learn how Machion overcame substance misuse to pursue his degree in psychology.
From Elementary School Teacher to Product Marketing: Why I Decided to Pursue an Online MBA Program
Sometimes an unexpected turn can lead you to better places. Discover how Bethany went from school teacher to product manager while pursuing an online MBA program.
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.