Psychology Student Profiles
Amy Smith
St. Louis, Missouri
The ability to work closely with psychology faculty members has allowed Amy Smith to fully define her career goals. "When I came to UE, I wasn't certain what I wanted to do with a major in psychology. It's important for students interested in studying psychology to know that each professor in the department is willing to help make every student's experience positive. Even when a student is unsure of his career path, as I was, the professors and advisors are wonderful about giving advice and steering students in the right direction."
Amy made certain to take advantage of opportunities outside the classroom, including studying abroad at Harlaxton College, completing an internship, and participating in undergraduate research. "My research involved juvenile sex offenders and the public's perception of these individuals. With a professor and other students, we published an article in the Behavioral Sciences & the Law journal, and we are working on several other publications. Research has given me an opportunity to attend conferences in the field in Chicago and Vancouver."
