Undergraduate psychology students would like to know how you use your Psychology major in your current field/job/career. Here's an opportunity to share your story with current undergraduate students.
Please use the following question template to share your story.
While you were at the University of Illinois:
- How/why did you choose Psychology as a major?
- What specific skills did you develop by taking Psychology courses?
- Outside the classroom, what opportunities/experiences were most beneficial?
- Did you believe that you “had to” obtain more schooling after your bachelor’s degree?
- In retrospect, what would you have done differently as an undergraduate?
After graduating from Illinois:
- If your bachelor’s degree was the highest degree you earned, describe the first job(s) you held.
- If you continued more schooling after your bachelor’s degree, share your reasons.
- Describe how you utilize your undergraduate Psychology skills in your current job/career.
- What pearls of wisdom can you offer to current undergraduate students?
Feel free to cut/paste your responses and e-mail them (along with a picture if you like) to Ryan Leskis, Stewardship & Alumni Relations Coordinator rleskis@illinois.edu
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