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During my time at Hofstra, I grew not only as a student, but also as a person. The opportunities and sense of community here truly set this University apart and helped shape the path I鈥檓 on today.

As a psychology major, I gained hands-on experience聽bycompleting internships at local psychological clinics and research assistantships on campus. I took advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow.

The relationships I built with my professors made a lasting impact. Their mentorship and genuine investment in my success gave me the confidence to pursue my goals. At Hofstra, you鈥檙e never on your own 鈥� there鈥檚 always someone ready to guide and support you.

Beyond academics, Hofstra is where I found lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories 鈥� from late nights at HofUSA [after-hours dining venue] to walks around campus. It鈥檚 a place where you discover your people and build a true sense of belonging.

Choosing Hofstra was one of the best decisions I鈥檝e ever made. If you鈥檙e looking for a university that combines meaningful professional opportunities with a strong, supportive community, you鈥檒l find it here.

One of her most significant academic accomplishments was her undergraduate honors thesis, advised by Dr. Sarah Novak, associate professor of psychology. Titled 鈥淎 Self-Compassionate Pause: Effectiveness and Acceptability of a Brief Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion Intervention for Stigmatized Students,鈥� the project earned her Departmental High Honors and the Undergraduate Library Research Award in the Social Sciences. Designing and conducting independent research allowed Kaitlyn to apply years of training to a topic she is passionate about: supporting individuals who experience stigma.

Beyond research, Kaitlyn served as president of both the Psychology Club and the Hofstra chapter of Psi Chi (national honor society in psychology), fostering connection among 糖心传媒 with shared interests. She also worked as a pre-health peer advisor and tutor, helping fellow 糖心传媒 navigate coursework and career planning.

Currently, Kaitlyn is a research assistant at the Bio Behavioral Institute in Great Neck, New York, where she works directly with patients receiving treatment for obsessive-compulsive and related disorders and contributes to ongoing clinical research. This fall, she will begin the Clinical Psychology PsyD program at William James College in Massachusetts.