What is your favorite part of the MA program?
I love meeting like minded people who enjoy answering questions regarding human behavior! – Ashley Simard
Developing a close relationship with my mentor – Maria Arantes
Small cohort = better, closer relationships with my peers and professors – Yasmin Epir
I really loved the opportunity to be exposed to the thesis process and other job opportunities in PSY 600 – will always be something I outline about the program to prospective students! I also really like the opportunity to attend events as an ambassador for the program! I attended the college fest early on in Fall 2025 working the booth and was able to be a speaker during the open house for the program – Sabrena Tuy
What is one skill you are working towards in grad school?
Improving my writing and RStudio skills. – Hector Reyes
My statistics and data analysis knowledge – Ashley Simard
Academic writing – Maria Arantes
Time management! – Sabrena Tuy
What hobbies do you have in grad school?
I like to crochet, practice my violin, dance for fun!– Sabrena Tuy
Yoga, running, gym, reading, exploring new places, cooking – Ashley Nechyba
Running (I’m training for a half marathon!) – Maria Arantes
Puzzles, Reading Books, Baking– Yasmin Epir
Reading, playing guitar, and watching soccer. – Hector Reyes
Any other information you would like to share?
I am enjoying the CTL – College Teaching certificate course that is being piloted this semester. – Ashley Nechyba
I am proud to be an autistic academic in a program where I am able to receive endless support from my lab mates and mentors across my lab and the program! – Sabrena Tuy