Why did you choose to attend UM?
I chose to attend the University of Mississippi because of how much I felt at home here. Coming from ten hours away from campus was a huge adjustment for me. I was so worried about making friends and finding my classes, I ended up making the best of friends and the best memories here. During orientation, I asked so many questions since I came from a smaller school and town, and Oxford is a small town too, which is the best in my opinion. Out of all the schools I applied to, I felt most at home here. I just had this gut feeling that I truly belonged here in the end.
I chose to attend the University of Mississippi because of how much I felt at home here. Coming from ten hours away from campus was a huge adjustment for me. I was so worried about making friends and finding my classes, I ended up making the best of friends and the best memories here. During orientation, I asked so many questions since I came from a smaller school and town, and Oxford is a small town too, which is the best in my opinion. Out of all the schools I applied to, I felt most at home here. I just had this gut feeling that I truly belonged here in the end.
What would you tell a high school student about your major? What is most important for them to know if they are interested in pursuing that field of study?
My major is Psychology with a Criminal Justice minor. I am interested in Forensic Psychology because it is a unique field that brings the understanding of mental health issues and the psychological principles influencing criminal behavior and the legal process. This is a rigorous but rewarding field that I am truly interested in working in for the next several years of my life. I think the most important aspect of this is understanding how much critical thinking will go into it. The strong analytical and problem-solving skills will help to understand the different complex cases and the interplay between psychology and law.
My major is Psychology with a Criminal Justice minor. I am interested in Forensic Psychology because it is a unique field that brings the understanding of mental health issues and the psychological principles influencing criminal behavior and the legal process. This is a rigorous but rewarding field that I am truly interested in working in for the next several years of my life. I think the most important aspect of this is understanding how much critical thinking will go into it. The strong analytical and problem-solving skills will help to understand the different complex cases and the interplay between psychology and law.
Why is your department a special place?
The Department of Psychology at the University of Mississippi is special because it provides a well-rounded education with amazing faculty, different research opportunities, the hands-on experience a lot of prospective students look for, a strong focus on the community, and finally, the real-world experience and applications. The department strives to make a meaningful impact on the field of psychology and related areas like criminal justice.
The Department of Psychology at the University of Mississippi is special because it provides a well-rounded education with amazing faculty, different research opportunities, the hands-on experience a lot of prospective students look for, a strong focus on the community, and finally, the real-world experience and applications. The department strives to make a meaningful impact on the field of psychology and related areas like criminal justice.
What class or professor has had the most impact on you?
During my first semester of freshman year, I took a Psychology 201 class with Dr. Matthew Mervin. He was absolutely amazing, and he talked about his experiences with gaining his PhD in Experimental Cognitive Psychology. He wanted to make sure you, as a student, could pass the class, even if my class had over 300 students. Dr. Mervin really helped me understand psychology and helped me solidify my major even more after taking his class.
During my first semester of freshman year, I took a Psychology 201 class with Dr. Matthew Mervin. He was absolutely amazing, and he talked about his experiences with gaining his PhD in Experimental Cognitive Psychology. He wanted to make sure you, as a student, could pass the class, even if my class had over 300 students. Dr. Mervin really helped me understand psychology and helped me solidify my major even more after taking his class.
What do you hope to do after graduation? What are your career goals/plans?
After graduation, I plan to attend Law School. I plan on applying to pretty much anywhere to continue my education. I plan on getting my degree in Criminology while attending Law School, in hopes of later going on to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or the FBI. I would like to be a crime scene investigator, forensic psychologist, or criminal intelligence analyst.
After graduation, I plan to attend Law School. I plan on applying to pretty much anywhere to continue my education. I plan on getting my degree in Criminology while attending Law School, in hopes of later going on to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or the FBI. I would like to be a crime scene investigator, forensic psychologist, or criminal intelligence analyst.
What is one thing you wish you knew as an incoming freshman that you'd tell your past self (about the general college experience)?
Coming into college, I honestly wished I just knew more about college in general. That sounds silly to say, but I am a first-generation college student who went in with such an open mind. I would watch TikToks videos about what to wear on the first day of school and such. I was told the most cliché saying at my graduation party, which was “Do not be afraid to try new things.” And, at first, I was like that is the most generic saying I have ever heard in my life. It is so true, though, and being at UM has opened my eyes to these new experiences. That is what is most important and memorable to me, especially since I can go back to my home, which is ten hours north, and tell my parents about things they did not do. I am forever grateful and fortunate to be going to college, and learning all these new experiences are forever memories now.
Coming into college, I honestly wished I just knew more about college in general. That sounds silly to say, but I am a first-generation college student who went in with such an open mind. I would watch TikToks videos about what to wear on the first day of school and such. I was told the most cliché saying at my graduation party, which was “Do not be afraid to try new things.” And, at first, I was like that is the most generic saying I have ever heard in my life. It is so true, though, and being at UM has opened my eyes to these new experiences. That is what is most important and memorable to me, especially since I can go back to my home, which is ten hours north, and tell my parents about things they did not do. I am forever grateful and fortunate to be going to college, and learning all these new experiences are forever memories now.
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