Ap Psychology Personal Statement Examples

Flashback to 2006, it’s the midst of fall and recess have just begun. The red and whites of the Danish flag blows in the cool wind and inside a girl from second grade puts on her cozy red coat, anticipating the joy of playing in the colorful falling leaves and inhaling the crisp autumn air, but before opening the door, a boy approaches her and says “Your boots are ugly.”  The girl takes a second to think and then replies the boy with a cold “thank you,” she then proceeds to go on with a smile on her face, as if nothing had just happened to her. This girl with the rather unconventional reply was me, and the reason this story is so significant is not necessarily due to what an observer would have witnessed that day, but instead the thinking that led me to do what I did.

Rarely does one acknowledge the many sophisticated, neural processes performed for even the most simple of goal-related tasks. We live under the illusion that our conscious self is in complete control of our behaviors. However, mounting research in various fields of study demonstrates that this is not always the case. My interest in neuropsychology dates as far back as when I was a high school student. Upon completing an AP Psychology course, I gained a deeper appreciation towards human adaptive action. More specifically, I was fascinated by how individuals operate while concurrently experiencing extraneous internal and external noise, such as distractions. At the time when I was still unfamiliar with the field of psychology, I naturally gravitated towards the clinical aspect since populations who suffer with various neurological or psychological disorders often subjectively experience interference with the task at hand. It was not until my time as an undergraduate that I began to develop questions of my own and became interested in the

At the same time my mental illnesses were beginning to materialize. Once I realized something was wrong and had been officially diagnosed, I began to develop and intense interest in the human mind. Last semester I took a concurrent general psychology class. By the end of the first week, I knew that there was no other profession for me. After intense research and planning, I finally made the decision to major in psychiatry. This will allow me to work in a career field that will not only hold my interest, but will provide me with an atmosphere that will satisfy my need to help others.

I graduated from my undergraduate institution in September 2013. From fall 2013 to spring 2014, I helped my mother recover from different injuries after suffering an accident in July 2013 and another in November 2013. I volunteered from a public health study as an evaluation research assistant between December 2013 and June 2014, and worked part-time for that same project from July 2014 until its end in September 2014. I was the lead Spanish/English interpreter for the UCSD Student-Run Free Clinic between July 2014 and June 2016 where as a volunteer I was able to also shadow medical students and physicians and learn more about underserved communities. Between March 2015 and June 2016, I worked part-time as a research assistant for two global

Psychology has always had a direct impact on my life for many years for example, I myself have had counselling sessions for anxiety. Experiencing this has given me a desire to work with people in understanding their behaviour and how their minds work to be able to empower individuals to lead better lives. My own personal experience with anxiety has also intrigued me into thinking why I think the way I do and what can be put into action to improve my circumstances.

I am applying to the DIS Stockholm study abroad program because of its focus on hands-on learning, on active engagement with the community, and on Forensic Psychology; opportunities that will provide me with a strong foundation for my future career. My professional interests lie in both laboratory research and clinical healthcare and so in the future, I hope to attend graduate school and to become a clinical psychologist.

I grew up with a passionate dentist as a mother, who would often go into great depths about her work with me and would sometimes even bring home x-rays and pictures to show me cavities that patients had and how she fixed them. I began shadowing her, to better understand the work, and I immediately developed an interest in technologies such as UV curing and 3D impression modeling. I wanted to learn more, so I applied to her VA hospital’s volunteer program. Over the next several years I had the privilege of working as a neurologist’s assistant, an IT team member, and an emergency room patient coordinator. This long-term apprenticeship exposed me to the latest advancements in healthcare technology.

The event that marked my transition from childhood to adulthood is when I decided I wanted to become a teacher/coach. I've changed the idea of what my career will be a few times and I thought my last choice of psychologist was it. Psychology always interested me and to pursue this work would be fulfilling due to the fact that I would be helping others. The more I involved myself with the debate program and the more I talked to our assistant coach the more I realized how much I enjoyed being part of the debate space and how much I enjoyed teaching others. After school was over and after practice had finished, I headed over to the assistant coach's room. We sat and had a discussion over a scholarship opportunity called 'Teach Forward Houston.' At first I wasn't too

I started my field practicum at International Institute of St. Louis (IISTL) on 20th January 2017. The agency mission is to help immigrants, refugees, and their families become productive Americans and champion ethnic diversity as a cultural and economic strength. Every year the agency assist more than 7,000 immigrants with community integration services. The Social Work department that I am working in provides services related to serious or complex medical needs, domestic violence or other family problems, developmental and physical disabilities, and mental health needs. My former professional career has greatly influenced me to continue working with refugee and immigrant population.

I continued my psychology journey by attending UW- La Crosse and finishing with a psychology major. I still feel that same spark of excitement when I am talking or in a class about psychology. My passion for psychology never waivers.

At the beginning of this semester I thought that I had the field of Psychology entirely figured out. However, I have learned that my knowledge of the field is actually very limited and distorted by many of society's misconceptions. Although, a lot of my viewpoints have changed throughout this semester, my reasoning for choosing the field has not. I still have a thorough fascination of people and their behavior. I have also realized what aspects of the field I like and do not particularly care for. Due to this course I now have a deeper and more extensive understanding of Psychology and the possible career paths I can take.

The intricate design of the human brain encompassing the neocortex lobes, the elaborate web of synapses and the fundamental cerebellum is increasingly relevant to contemporary clinical and psychological developments. There is nothing greater than the mystery that masquerades the convoluted nature of the human brain and thus studying psychology has always been of great appeal to me. Having read “Is That My Child: A Guide to Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, OCD and Tourette's syndrome”, I have gauged an understanding into the fragility of the human mind and how each segment plays a vital part in the functioning of the human body. Having experienced a close family member suffer with a neurological disorder, my desire to gain an extensive knowledge of the subject has

I’m writing to express my enthusiasm in applying for the ________position. This position interests me because it allows the opportunity to maximize performance, inspire and instill a sense of self-worth among all students.

As a child you dream about what you want to be when you become older. Some may say a police officer, firefighter, doctor, or a teacher. It is not until you are older that you start to realize that there are more to those basic jobs. Those jobs can go more into depth for example, and police officer can move up on to a S.W.A.T. team, a doctor could be an orthopedic, a firefighter could move on up to chief, and a teacher could specialize on a certain subject. Going into psychology was not my first option, but as I have grown and looked into it I realized some subfields stood out to me. I am interested in Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology, and as well as Sports Psychology.

During my junior year of high school, I enrolled in an introductory psychology course. I instantly fell in love with the subject. I was fascinated by learning about human development, brain functioning, and various factors that influence behavior. I especially enjoyed learning about abnormal psychology and different mental disorders. The following year in high school I continued to study in the advanced placement psychology class, and as I entered college I decided to major in psychology in hopes to pursue a career as a therapist. I always felt the most fulfilled when I was helping others and desired to have an occupation that would allow me to help people overcome traumatic events or cope with mental illnesses, which I felt would be rewarding for me as well as the individuals I would work with.