March Student Spotlight of the Month

Everyone please meet our psychology student spotlight of the month Amanda Pate! Here is what she has to say about her background:

"I chose a degree in psychology because I want to be able to help others; to be an ear that can listen and understand. After I graduate UMO, I want to pursue my masters degree in marriage and family therapy, and possibly a doctorate degree as well in clinical psychology. I feel the struggles and problems I have faced in my life was to prepare me to be able to help others. Because of my past experiences I can relate to so many different people and share my story and how I overcame the obstacles and hopefully gives others hope and direction in overcoming their problem as well. My dream would be to have my own practice where I could offer people Christian counseling for free, when they could not afford the help they needed."

Here is what her first nomination said about her: "She is always so quick to help others and engage with new people. Even during hard times, she puts her personal life aside to help the club and classmates. From having classes with Amanda, she has always offered to help me with assignments, read over papers or to help me study. She is a mom, with an entirely different life outside of school. Her christian values radiate throughout her personality. I know Amanda is someone I could go to for help spiritually, mentally and with anything educationally related! She is a true gem to our department. By nominating her, I am applauding her efforts to know no stranger and to present a warm motherly smile to everyone she encounters. I am confident that other psych majors and minors will agree that she is deserving of this recognition."

Here is what the second nomination said about her: "She is a hard working single mother, who is trying to better herself through education. She is the president of the psychology club, full time student by day, and she also works very hard at a full time job at night. She is a leader, and a kind person, and in my opinion deserving of the title student of the month."

Thank you for your dedication and service to the Psychology Department! You are an exemplary student, thank you!