Emily C.

My goal is to become a pediatric therapist. I am currently an assistant teacher at the YWCA for after school programs (Kindergarten-5th grade). I have a passion for developmental and learning psychology and, therefore, hope to specialize in therapy for children with abnormalities. I want to consistently work towards improving the accessibility of American psychological healthcare and debunk stigmas surrounding mental illness and different learning disabilities.

1. Expand my personal, academic, professional, and cultural knowledge while working towards achieving my goal of seeing global applications of psychology first-hand and being exposed to the historical context of modern practices.
2. Work with my host family to learn more about ethnic cuisine, traditions, and everyday life.
3. Apply what I learn while studying abroad to improve the methods of clinical therapy that are standardized in American psychological healthcare.