Why 海角论坛?
I originally came to 海角论坛 for the education program because I had heard such good things about how much experience you get in the classroom. Then COVID hit and our classes went online. But I quickly realized that my passion is more working one-on-one with kids. I鈥檝e always been interested in psychology, too, so that鈥檚 what brought me to the Human Development and Family Studies major.
My Activities
Student Association Chief of Staff, Class of 2024 E-board Events Coordinator
Best Experiences
Hands down being part of Student Association. It鈥檚 such a great opportunity to meet people and have conversations with professors and administrators and learn things about the college I never would have known otherwise. Being part of SA has really made me love this campus and helped me get involved after COVID. I have met most of my friends through SA. It鈥檚 something I鈥檓 really excited about. If I had to give one piece of advice to students, it would be to get involved. Just joining one club can go a long way in meeting people and finding your place here.
About My Major
Human Development and Family Studies is an exciting major because it鈥檚 broad enough that there are so many different avenues I could take. I could go the psychology route, or I could be a teacher if I want. It leaves you with so many possibilities.
Favorite Class
My favorite class so far has been Diversity in Teaching. It was so amazing and the type of class where you don鈥檛 necessarily realize how much you鈥檙e learning until it鈥檚 over. I wish it was required material for every student. It really changed my perspective in a lot of ways.
Plans, Goals, Dreams
I鈥檓 not positive what I want to do yet, but I know I want to work with kids for sure. At home, I work at a wilderness summer camp, which I love, and I鈥檝e also been involved in nonprofits that deal with mental health in teens, which I also loved. Maybe a school psychologist.
Fun Fact
I went to an arts school growing up and it was required to learn how to crotchet. Now I have a business called , and I have almost 300 sales and also have some of my items for sale at a shop in downtown Oneonta!