Great schools and training programs offer learning opportunities that go far beyond the syllabus. We asked some amazing folks from the community to share stories from their educational journey with us.

Brian Gong

I decided to become a therapist after a career in the hospitality industry and my undergraduate studies in business management. Let’s just say that attending graduate school for counseling was a difficult transition at first. There were basic theories and concepts that my classmates already seemed to be familiar with (having gotten their bachelors degrees in psychology or some related field) but which were totally foreign to me, Read more>>

Katherine Wald

I attended the University of Pennsylvania for graduate school and was able to experience a wide range of training with a variety of populations. My first-year internship was in a North Philadelphia school that catered to children in the foster care system. I worked with kids who suffered from severe abuse, neglect, and exposure to traumatic events. Read more>>

Kimberly Hansley

My experience has been all over the board. As a student, I worked at a PHP/IOP for children and adolescents. There is where I found my love for working with kids, teens, and parents. While the system I was in, wasn’t my favorite; the individuals I was able to work with challenged me, gave me opportunity, and helped me grow into the therapist I am now. It is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences. Read more>>